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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kelly Rissman

Noem claims to have found an ‘innovative’ solution to pay Coast Guard during shutdown. Nobody knows what it is

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that she found an “innovative solution” that will allow the Coast Guard to be paid during the government shutdown, but nobody knows what it is.

Nearly two weeks into the shutdown, Noem announced that the Coast Guard would be compensated, making a similar promise as Trump, who last week ordered Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to use "all available funds" to ensure the military service members are compensated.

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