New Delhi, April 2 -- US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (April 2) he will soon sign an order to pay Department of Homeland Security

(DHS) employees who have gone without pay during the record-long partial government shutdown, now stretching to 48 days.

The move comes as lawmakers continue to struggle to reach a broader funding agreement, leaving thousands of federal workers in limbo.

Announcing the decision in a social media post, Trump acknowledged the hardship faced by affected employees and their families.

"Their families have suffered far too long," he said.

"Nevertheless, help is on the way for our Brave and Patriotic Public Servants who have continued to work hard, and do their part to protect and defend our Country," ...