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DHS suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs amid partial shutdown
The suspension affects over 40 million vetted travelers nationwide as DHS reallocates resources during the partial shutdown, potentially increasing wait times at U.S. airports.
- The Department of Homeland Security suspended the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs nationwide starting Saturday at 6 a.m. ET as a partial shutdown continues.
- With Congress in recess and talks stalled, DHS said funding lapsed on Feb. 14, prompting a partial shutdown over a dispute on immigration oversight, DHS said.
- About 95% of TSA and CBP officers are deemed essential and expected to work without pay, while programs serve over 20 million PreCheck members.
- Passengers who rely on expedited lanes should expect delays, as DHS said it will suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry starting Sunday at 6 a.m. ET, with no restoration timeline provided.
- Unlike last month's shutdown, DHS said most programs are narrower, with over $1.6 million wagered on funding resumption before March 20, 2026.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Sunday it would suspend two programs that allow millions of air travelers expedited airport security screening, only to reverse course the next day following an outcry from industry groups and passengers. The DHS said Saturday evening it would suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, blaming the partial government shutdown that has halted funding to the agency, sparked by a dispute between Democrats a…
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