For the first time since the government shutdown began, hundreds of U.S. Capitol Police officers have gone without full pay \u2014 even as they continue working to protect Congress and the Capitol grounds. The missed paychecks, which were due this week, underscore the growing strain on essential workers as the funding stalemate in Washington drags on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Capitol Police, responsible for safeguarding lawmakers, staff, and visitors, are considered essential personnel and must remain on duty despite the shutdown. However, because Congress has failed to pass a spending bill, officers are now working without full compensation. Several officers have said they\u2019re dipping into savings, taking on side work, or relying on family support to cover basic expenses like rent and groceries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Union leaders and lawmakers have expressed outrage, warning that the situation is both unfair and dangerous. \u201cThese are men and women who stood their ground on January 6 and protect democracy every day,\u201d said one union representative. \u201cTo withhold their pay while they\u2019re still working is disgraceful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, House and Senate leaders remain locked in partisan disagreement over how to fund the government. Republicans have pushed for steep spending cuts, while Democrats insist on a clean funding bill to reopen federal agencies. As negotiations stall, the financial and emotional toll on workers continues to mount, raising fears that morale and security readiness could suffer if the shutdown extends further into October.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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