DHS official reportedly says Global Entry program would remain halted amid partial government shutdown

The Department of Homeland Security partially reversed course Sunday morning on an order that had suspended the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a result of staffing shortages caused by the partial government shutdown.

“TSA PreCheck remains operational with no change for the traveling public,” the Transportation Security Administration said in a social media post. “As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case by case basis and adjust operations accordingly.”

A DHS official told the Washington Post that Global Entry would remain halted. The reversal was “based off of conversations the secretary had with the White House and TSA,” the official said.

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are popular programs that give approved participants a fast-track through bag check and passport control.

  • JailElonMusk@sopuli.xyz
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    15 hours ago

    Introducing Trump Airfare!

    Now you can wait longer to get on a plane for the illusion of security AND get to experience the excitement of colliding with another aircraft mid flight.

    Something something golden age…

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      Trump did have an “airline” at one point, he owned one of the air shuttles between DC/NYC/BOS

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Shuttle

      It was never profitable, though, and eventually he had to sell to “pay” his debts. (This was also around the time he was bankrupting casinos…)