TSA PreCheck still operational after previous suspension announcement
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that its PreCheck program will remain operational despite an earlier statement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about suspending the service during the partial government shutdown.
- It remains unclear whether Global Entry, another expedited airport service, will be affected, but suspensions of these programs could cause significant travel delays, especially as a major winter storm impacts the East Coast.
- The partial government shutdown began on February 14 due to disagreements between Democrats and the White House over funding DHS, with Democrats demanding changes to immigration policies central to President Trump's deportation efforts.
- TSA has suspended courtesy escorts, such as those for Members of Congress, to prioritize security operations, while airlines and lawmakers have criticized the shutdown's
