Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs
NPR • • nation
Key Points:
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs amid the ongoing partial government shutdown, potentially causing delays for travelers.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that the shutdown has serious consequences and that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are prioritizing general travelers over special privileges.
- The shutdown began on February 14 due to a funding impasse between Democrats and the White House, with Democrats seeking changes to immigration policies central to President Trump's deportation efforts.
- House Democrats criticized the suspension, accusing the administration of intentionally disrupting travel and undermining security programs that facilitate smoother airport experiences.
