WASHINGTON
The Department of Homeland Security has suspended enrollment in TSA PreCheck and Global Entry as the partial government shutdown forces it to prioritize resources.
The shutdown, which began Feb. 14 over an immigration dispute, means travelers cannot apply or renew for the programs that expedite airport security.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the suspension is a “real-world consequence” of the shutdown, with agencies now focused on the general traveling public.
Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee criticized the move, accusing the administration of intentionally disrupting travel.
By James Kisoo
