Mullin to call ‘entire DHS workforce’ back to work despite shutdown

Published April 13, 2026 6:17pm ET | Updated April 13, 2026 6:26pm ET



Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is seeking to bring back his agency’s “entire” workforce after thousands were furloughed due to the partial government shutdown. 

The shutdown, now the longest in history, is still ongoing, meaning many federal workers haven’t received paychecks for weeks. But the Department of Homeland Security said Monday it is looking to recall all employees back to work by “utilizing available funding.” 

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