Trump administration looks for ways to pay federal officers during shutdown

Published: 10/15/2025
Trump administration looks for ways to pay federal officers during shutdown
The Trump administration is exploring ways to pay federal officers during the government shutdown. Federal law enforcement officers, considered 'essential,' are still working without pay. Steps are being considered to secure funding for key programs like military pay, food programs like WIC, and essential services amidst the shutdown stalemate. The administration is searching for solutions as layoffs increase and resources are stretched.