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- Markwayne Mullin, the Secretary of Homeland Security, announced on April 7, 2026, that affected employees will receive paychecks by week’s end.
- Most payments will appear by Friday, with some banks processing them by Monday.
- Mullin attributed the payments to executive action and funding flexibility, warning that future payroll depends on Congress.
- He criticized Democrats for the shutdown and noted DHS workers continued to work without pay.
