President Donald Trump issued a memorandum this week directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Office of Management and Budget to utilize existing funds to pay employees who have been working without wages.The order comes as the partial government shutdown reaches its 49th day, marking the longest funding lapse in the history of the US.The new executive action ensures that all workers within the Department of Homeland Security will receive compensation for lost pay and benefits despite the legislative gridlock.This measure aims to maintain national readiness in disaster response, counterterrorism, and cybersecurity while Congress remains in recess.