Homeland security to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs
The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs. The move would halt expedited security screenings for trusted, pre-approved travelers.
Democrats accuse DHS of undermining security and efficiency by kneecapping programs that previously allowed registered travelers to move through checkpoints faster. Critics warn the suspension could cause longer wait times and reduce the benefits of trusted traveler status.
Officials have not provided a timeline or full details on implementation, but the development signals a potential shift in how expedited screening programs are administered and could prompt renewed scrutiny of traveler data and risk-based screening policies.