When your government can't agree on a budget, it can lead to a shutdown, impacting services you rely on and the people who provide them. You might think a shutdown means everyone stops working, but the reality for many federal employees is far more complicated and financially stressful.
The phrase "DHS furloughed employees recalled" is trending because a recent funding agreement averted a potential government shutdown, bringing relief to thousands.
For weeks, federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), were preparing for a lapse in funding.