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Global Entry program restarts after shutdown pause
The Department of Homeland Security resumed Global Entry after a two-week suspension during the partial shutdown that began Feb. 14, restoring expedited customs processing for vetted travelers.
- On March 11, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security restarted the Global Entry program, reopening kiosks at 5 a.m. EDT after a little over two weeks offline.
- Homeland Security officials suspended the program earlier this year to preserve staff and resources amid a partial government shutdown that began Jan. 31.
- Travelers experienced long security lines with some lasting hours and were advised to arrive at least three hours early, while DHS briefly announced then walked back a TSA PreCheck suspension.
- Industry groups welcomed the restart but warned it may not reduce TSA crowding, and Freeman said, 'Over the last two weeks, the travel industry has been clear about the role programs like Global Entry and TSA PreCheck play in both security and efficiency' while urging Congress to support unpaid TSOs.
- Amid the ongoing shutdown, DHS blamed Democrats' actions and President Donald Trump announced Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., will replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary, with Mullin speaking to reporters Thursday.
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After travelers faced long lines, Trump administration restarts Global Entry program
The Department of Homeland Security restarted the Global Entry program on Wednesday, a little over two weeks after it halted the service for travelers because of the partial government shutdown.
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The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday announced it would restart its Global Entry program, a possible sign that a partial government shutdown that has snarled airport travel and DHS agencies like TSA may be closer to resolution.This week some Republicans did sound more optimistic about the chances of ending the shutdown, especially with Kristi Noem out as the Secretary of Homeland Security.Her proposed replacement, Oklahoma's Republic…
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