DHS pauses TSA PreCheck and Global Entry as shutdown continues

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The Department of Homeland Security has paused TSA PreCheck and CBP Global Entry, two trusted-traveler programs used to expedite airport security, as a partial government shutdown over Democrats’ objections to federal immigration enforcement enters its second week.

DHS stated the services were suspended to “refocus Department personnel on the majority of travelers” at U.S. airports. The move took effect at 6 a.m. Sunday.

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