White House suggests some federal workers may not get back pay after shutdown

The White House suggests that federal workers may not receive back pay after the ongoing government shutdown, with about 750,000 employees currently without regular pay. Trump indicated that back pay eligibility "depends on who we're talking about," causing concern among lawmakers. A memo from the Office of Management and Budget stated that the government may not be obligated to retroactively pay furloughed workers. Lawmakers are divided on the issue, with some calling the suggestion of withholding back pay illegal.