DHS official reportedly says Global Entry program would remain halted amid partial government shutdown

The Department of Homeland Security partially reversed course Sunday morning on an order that had suspended the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a result of staffing shortages caused by the partial government shutdown.

“TSA PreCheck remains operational with no change for the traveling public,” the Transportation Security Administration said in a social media post. “As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case by case basis and adjust operations accordingly.”

A DHS official told the Washington Post that Global Entry would remain halted. The reversal was “based off of conversations the secretary had with the White House and TSA,” the official said.

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are popular programs that give approved participants a fast-track through bag check and passport control.