Markwayne Mullin Says 280,000 DHS Workers Showing Up 30 Days Without Pay

Senator Markwayne Mullin said roughly 280,000 Department of Homeland Security workers have continued reporting to work for 30 days without pay amid the ongoing funding standoff. Mullin highlighted the strain on frontline personnel, including border agents and security staff, as the situation drags on. Mullin criticized the political impasse in Washington, arguing that essential workers should not be caught in budget disputes. He called for swift action to restore funding, emphasizing the importance of supporting those responsible for national security and border protection.