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https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/22/politics/shutdonw-t...

The Department of Homeland Security is temporarily halting TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, two of the most widely used trusted-traveler programs in the United States, amid a partial government shutdown.

In a statement to CNN regarding the suspension of those programs, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the Transportation Security Administration and Customs and Border Patrol “are focusing on the general traveling public at our airports and ports of entry and have suspended courtesy and special privilege escorts.”

“Shutdowns have serious real-world consequences, not just for the men and women of DHS and their families who go without a paycheck, but it endangers our national security,” the statement added. The Washington Post first reported on the measures.

The move marks a significant escalation in how the DHS shutdown is impacting travelers, effectively dismantling expedited airport security lanes and fast‑track customs processing relied on by millions of frequent flyers who are US citizens or legal permanent residents as well as international passengers from more than 20 countries.

Jeff

Makes no sense to a cursory inspection. TSA precheck passengers require less time/attention/personnel to pass through security.

Seems punitive to me.

Makes no sense to a cursory inspection. TSA precheck passengers require less time/attention/personnel to pass through security.

Seems punitive to me.

However there are times when there is no one in the pre-check line, so you have 3-4 officers standing around doing nothing. From a scheduling standpoint it’s probably easier to staff the regular lines and not bother with the pre-check - although since TSA is supposed exempt from all this fuss, I don’t see how this applies.

So there you have it sports fans, I come down squarely on both sides of the decision.

It makes no sense whatsoever to eliminate Global Entry. One can complete GE screening on an app before alighting the plane. Then walk through the GE lane showing the agent the QR code on the phone without breaking your stride. The GE immigration agent is 10-20 times more productive than a manual screening immigration agent.

This is purely a means to pressure Congress to pass the HSD budget by inflicting maximum pain on travellers so that they blame Congress, especially Dems.

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