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Trump Administration May Withhold Pay During Historic Shutdown

11/6/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump and the Trump administration may withhold back pay to furloughed federal workers during the ongoing shutdown, the longest in U.S. history.
The shutdown contradicts a 2019 law signed by Trump that requires compensation for furloughed employees.
Senator Chris Van Hollen says withholding payments would violate the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act.
The shutdown began on October 1, affecting at least 670,000 federal employees.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and the Trump administration may withhold back pay to furloughed federal workers during the ongoing shutdown, the longest in U.S. history.
The shutdown contradicts a 2019 law signed by Trump that requires compensation for furloughed employees.
Senator Chris Van Hollen says withholding payments would violate the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act.
The shutdown began on October 1, affecting at least 670,000 federal employees.