US DHS to pause TSA PreCheck and Global Entry as shutdown continues, Washington Post reports
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs as the agency remains largely shut down, according to a spokesperson cited by the Washington Post. The move comes amid ongoing funding gaps and staffing constraints across DHS.
Officials said the suspension affects new enrollments and renewals for the trusted traveler programs, potentially delaying expedited airport screening for travelers who are already in the system. Travel may be impacted as operation hours and staffing levels at security checkpoints are reduced.
DHS aims to restore the programs once funding and normal operations resume, with no indication of when full services will resume. Travelers are advised to expect delays or interruptions if they are relying on these programs during the shutdown.