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DHS suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs amid partial shutdown
The suspension redirects limited DHS staff amid a partial shutdown, affecting over 40 million TSA PreCheck and Global Entry members nationwide, increasing standard security line wait times.
- 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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