Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as the partial government shutdown continues.
The programs are designed to speed registered travelers through security lines. Suspending them can cause headaches for flyers.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that “shutdowns have serious real-world consequences.” He also said, “TSA and CBP are prioritizing the general traveling population at our airports and ports of entry and suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts.”
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The partial government shutdown began Feb. 14 after Democrats and the White House failed to agree on legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats are demanding changes to immigration operations, which are the basis of President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign.
Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee criticized the decision regarding airport security.
They said on social media that management had “brought programs that make travel smoother and safer to their knees” and accused them of “intentionally ruining your trip.”
