Government Shutdown Suspends Global Entry as TSA PreCheck Remains Operational
A partial government shutdown has forced DHS to suspend Global Entry operations, while TSA PreCheck lanes remain open for now.
DHS stands for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the federal agency responsible for national security, border protection, and transportation safety. It oversees agencies such as TSA and Customs and Border Protection. Travelers encounter DHS policies through airport security checks, immigration procedures, and entry requirements in the United States.
A partial government shutdown has forced DHS to suspend Global Entry operations, while TSA PreCheck lanes remain open for now.
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