TSA says PreCheck ‘remains operational’ after DHS said it was ending program during shutdown
DHS walks back claim TSA PreCheck is not operational during shutdown
- TSA PreCheck will continue to operate at US airports despite earlier announcements of its suspension during the partial government shutdown.
- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) confirmed on Sunday that the expedited check-in program remains operational, though staffing constraints may lead to adjustments.
- Earlier on Sunday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had stated the program would be temporarily halted, citing "emergency measures to preserve limited funds" and a need to refocus personnel.
- Other government travel services, such as Global Entry processing, remain paused, and TSA airport employees are working without pay due to the shutdown.
- The partial government shutdown is a result of political disagreements over immigration enforcement and expired funding for the Department of Homeland Security, with both parties blaming each other.
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