The Trump administration will continue paying FBI agents despite the ongoing government shutdown that has frozen paychecks for nearly all federal workers, FBI Director Kash Patel announced.

We hope this letter will help ease any financial burden DOL employees may experience as a result of their furlough," one note read.

A popular New Orleans brunch spot is offering federal employees a free meal as they face uncertainty amid the government shutdown. Ruby Slipper announced Tuesday that all of its locations would be giving complimentary entrées, up to $20 per meal, to diners who show a valid government-issued employee identification Monday to Friday.

Maryland and Virginia Democrats rallied in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to call out the Trump administration for sending layoff notices last week to thousands of federal workers during a government shutdown.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is directing displaced federal workers to state resources as the federal government shutdown enters its 13th day, affecting thousands of employees nationwide.

Vice President JD Vance is warning of deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Coast Guard personnel will also receive paychecks this week from funds in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that passed earlier this ye