Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initially announced it would pause TSA PreCheck and Global Entry services due to a government shutdown but later said TSA PreCheck was still available. This announcement came amid a winter storm that caused many flight cancellations.
Key Facts
- DHS announced a pause for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry due to a government shutdown.
- Shortly after, DHS confirmed that TSA PreCheck was still working as usual.
- A winter storm has caused over 2,900 flight cancellations in the U.S.
- TSA will adjust its operations based on staffing issues.
- DHS also stopped non-disaster FEMA work and some airport courtesy services.
- DHS did not explain immediately why it changed the PreCheck pause decision.
- Airlines warned customers of the potential pause for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry.
