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Federal Workers Get 'Super Check' Amid Ongoing Shutdown

10/23/2025

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The Department of Homeland Security will issue by October 22 a "super check" to pay federal law enforcement employees, including over 70,000 border patrol agents and ICE officers, for the current pay cycle and days worked before the shutdown.
Most government contractors and workers in federal buildings remain unpaid.
The White House has indicated that back pay for hours after October 1 may not be provided.
The shutdown continues without a Senate budget agreement, affecting the post office and national parks.

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Story summary

The Department of Homeland Security will issue by October 22 a "super check" to pay federal law enforcement employees, including over 70,000 border patrol agents and ICE officers, for the current pay cycle and days worked before the shutdown.
Most government contractors and workers in federal buildings remain unpaid.
The White House has indicated that back pay for hours after October 1 may not be provided.
The shutdown continues without a Senate budget agreement, affecting the post office and national parks.