"Travel WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues. The programs are designed to help speed registered travelers through security lines. Suspending them could cause headaches for fliers. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that "shutdowns have serious real world consequences.""
"She also said that "TSA and CBP are prioritizing the general traveling population at our airports and ports of entry and suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts." The partial government shutdown began Feb. 14 after Democrats and the White House were unable to reach a deal on legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats have been demanding changes to immigration operations that are core to President Donald Trump's deportation campaign."
"They said on social media that the administration was "kneecapping the programs that make travel smoother and secure" and accused them of "ruining your travel on purpose." Airlines for America, a trade group representing major carriers, said "it's past time for Congress to get to the table and get a deal done." The organization said it's "deeply concerned" that "the traveling public will be, once again, used as a political football amid another government shutdown.""
The Department of Homeland Security suspended TSA PreCheck and Global Entry as a partial government shutdown continued. The programs normally speed registered travelers through security lines, and the suspension could cause delays and headaches for fliers. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said shutdowns have serious real world consequences and that TSA and CBP are prioritizing the general traveling population while suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts. The shutdown began Feb. 14 after Democrats and the White House failed to reach a DHS funding deal, with Democrats seeking changes to immigration operations. Lawmakers and industry groups criticized the suspension and the short notice to travelers.
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