DHS Suspends Global Entry Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

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Department of Homeland Security Suspends Global Entry Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has suspended Global Entry, a trusted traveler program, as the partial government shutdown continues. The suspension was announced on [date] and affects travelers who had previously enrolled in the program.

In related news, DHS has also reversed its decision to suspend TSA PreCheck, a separate security screening program for air travel. The reversal came after confusion and outcry from the public and industry stakeholders.

The Chicago airports were impacted during the brief suspension of TSA PreCheck, with some flights experiencing delays. However, the program has since been reinstated.

DHS officials have not provided an explanation for the suspension of Global Entry or the subsequent reversal on TSA PreCheck. The agency’s decision is part of the ongoing efforts to manage the partial government shutdown.

The suspension and reversal are among several changes made by DHS during the shutdown. The agency has also suspended other programs, including the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) program.

Travelers with Global Entry or TSA PreCheck are advised to check the status of their enrollment and any affected travel plans.

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