{"id":201290,"date":"2026-02-23T02:45:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T02:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/homeland-security-to-suspend-tsa-precheck-and-global-entry-airport-security-programs-the-guardian\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T02:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T02:45:12","slug":"homeland-security-to-suspend-tsa-precheck-and-global-entry-airport-security-programs-the-guardian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/homeland-security-to-suspend-tsa-precheck-and-global-entry-airport-security-programs-the-guardian\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeland security to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs – The Guardian"},"content":{"rendered":"

DHS official reportedly says Global Entry program would remain halted amid partial government shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security partially reversed course Sunday morning on an order that had suspended the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a result of staffing shortages caused by the partial government shutdown.
\u201cTSA PreCheck remains operational with no change for the traveling public,\u201d the Transportation Security Administration said in a social media post<\/a>. \u201cAs staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case by case basis and adjust operations accordingly.\u201d
A DHS official told the Washington Post<\/a> that Global Entry would remain halted. The reversal was \u201cbased off of conversations the secretary had with the White House and TSA,\u201d the official said.
TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are popular programs that give approved participants a fast-track through bag check and passport control.
The reversal came after air transport groups voiced their opposition to program closures. TSA PreCheck has around 20m enrolled users; and Global Entry is used by over 10 million pre-approved, low-risk, international travelers, including US citizens and green card holders.
Chris Sununu, president and CEO of the trade association Airlines for America, said in a statement<\/a> that the group \u201cis deeply concerned that TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs are being suspended and that the traveling public will be, once again, used as a political football amid another government shutdown\u201d.
\u201cThe announcement was issued with extremely short notice to travelers, giving them little time to plan accordingly, which is especially troubling at this time of record air travel,\u201d he added.
Geoff Freeman, head of the US Travel Association, accused Democratic and Republican lawmakers of putting politics first. \u201cAir travel is essential for our economy and daily life, and it\u2019s disgraceful for travel to be used as leverage in political disagreements,\u201d he said in a statement.
After the PreCheck system was restored, Freeman said in a statement <\/a>that his group was \u201cglad\u201d DHS had avoided \u201ca crisis of its own making\u201d.
\u201cWe are urging the same for Global Entry,\u201d he added. \u201cThese Trusted Traveler Programs strengthen aviation security and improve screening efficiency. They are funded by user fees, and there is no reason at this time for them to be suspended.\u201d
The popular government programs at US airports accelerate security lines and make travel slicker for all. The suspension from early Sunday was destined to cause headaches for passengers \u2013 combined in the north-east with an incoming blizzard.
The homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem<\/a>, said in a statement that \u201cshutdowns have serious real world consequences\u201d. She said also that \u201cTSA and [Customs and Border Protection] CBP are prioritizing the general traveling population at our airports and ports of entry and suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts.\u201d
TSA\u2019s PreCheck program allows approved passengers through a faster security lane at US airports and is designed to reduce wait times. Global Entry expedites US customs and immigration clearance for pre-approved, low-risk international travelers entering the US.
A similar shutdown last year caused losses of more than $6bn across the travel industry and related sectors, he said.
The partial government shutdown began on 14 February after Democrats and the White House were unable to reach a deal on legislation to fund DHS. Democrats have been demanding changes to immigration operations that are core to Donald Trump\u2019s aggressive mass deportation campaign<\/a>.
Democrats on the House committee on homeland security have criticized the decision about airport security.
They said on social media the administration was \u201ckneecapping the programs that make travel smoother and secure\u201d and accused them of \u201cruining your travel on purpose\u201d.
Senator Andy Kim, a New Jersey Democrat, said Noem\u2019s actions are part of an administration strategy to distract from other issues and shift responsibility.
\u201cThis administration is trying to weaponize our government, trying to make things intentionally more difficult for the American people as a political leverage,\u201d he told CNN on Sunday. \u201cAnd the American people see that.\u201d
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