President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would sign an executive order to ensure payment for all Department of Homeland Security employees during the ongoing partial government shutdown.

The shutdown has affected the Department of Homeland Security for over 40 days, leaving tens of thousands of federal workers without pay. The prolonged closure has created operational challenges across multiple agencies within DHS, including the Transportation Security Administration.

The TSA has experienced significant disruptions during the shutdown period, with reports of staffing issues at airports nationwide as workers face financial pressures from missed paychecks.

Meanwhile, lawmakers are reportedly exploring potential measures to end the partial government shutdown that has impacted DHS operations. The shutdown represents one of the longest in recent history, affecting various federal departments and agencies.

Trump's proposed executive order would provide financial relief to DHS employees who have been working without pay or have been furloughed during the shutdown. The timing of the order's signing was not immediately specified, though the president indicated it would occur soon.