State Department diplomats called back to work Ambassadors and such. Officials said a review of the State Department's payroll accounts came up with enough money to meet ONE 15-day pay period. Beyond that, officials cautioned they will have to see if they can identify funds from other accounts that can be tapped should the shutdown extend beyond that. That would require the consent of Congress, however.   https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2019/01/17/state-department-diplomats-called-back-to-work/