"I will soon sign an order to pay ALL of the incredible employees at the Department of Homeland Security. Help is on the way for our Brave and Patriotic Public Servants who have continued to work hard, and do their part to protect and defend our Country."
"The administration's attempts to keep parts of the government open without congressional approval could run afoul of the Antideficiency Act. The 150-year-old law bars spending without appropriations and underscores Congress' constitutional control of the purse."
"Even with Johnson now on board, arm-twisting still could be needed to get the measure through the House. Johnson had previously opposed the plan amid opposition from hardliners in his conference, calling it a 'joke.'"
Trump announced plans to sign an order to pay all Department of Homeland Security employees, emphasizing their hard work and patriotism. This decision follows a proposal from House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune to end the government shutdown. Trump's approach to fund DHS workers without congressional approval raises concerns regarding the Antideficiency Act, which prohibits spending without appropriations. The Senate has sent a funding plan back to the House, but further negotiations may be necessary to secure its passage.
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