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TSA PreCheck Suspension Reversed After White House Intervention During Government Shutdown
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced backlash this week after announcing a sudden plan to suspend the TSA PreCheck program at airports nationwide. According to The Washington Post, Noem and her adviser Corey Lewandowski pushed the move amid a government funding impasse, but the White House intervened, forcing a reversal just hours later. The Department of Homeland Security had set a 6 a.m. Sunday deadline to scrap PreCheck, which lets approved travelers skip longer security lines, citing workforce strain from unpaid TSA workers during the shutdown.
Paddleyourownkanoo reports that the decision surprised the Trump administration, with airlines getting less than 12 hours notice. While PreCheck lanes stayed open at many airports, often on a case-by-case basis depending on staffing, the suspension of Customs and Border Protections Global Entry program went ahead as planned. Travel experts criticized the choice, noting Global Entry is mostly automated and eases pressure on regular lines. U.S. Travel Association chief executive Geoff Freeman called it a crisis of the departments own making and urged reopening Global Entry.
The Independent notes DHS also cut police escorts for members of Congress at airports and halted most Federal Emergency Management Agency operations beyond disaster relief. This follows a tough start to 2026 for Noem, including public outcry over deaths of protesters in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge, which led President Trump to send border czar Tom Homan to wind it down. A Wall Street Journal expose described Noem and Lewandowskis leadership as chaotic and overly focused on media.
DHS stated it prioritizes general travelers for quick lines and warned of nationwide emergency measures if the shutdown continues, blaming Democrats political games.
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Paddleyourownkanoo reports that the decision surprised the Trump administration, with airlines getting less than 12 hours notice. While PreCheck lanes stayed open at many airports, often on a case-by-case basis depending on staffing, the suspension of Customs and Border Protections Global Entry program went ahead as planned. Travel experts criticized the choice, noting Global Entry is mostly automated and eases pressure on regular lines. U.S. Travel Association chief executive Geoff Freeman called it a crisis of the departments own making and urged reopening Global Entry.
The Independent notes DHS also cut police escorts for members of Congress at airports and halted most Federal Emergency Management Agency operations beyond disaster relief. This follows a tough start to 2026 for Noem, including public outcry over deaths of protesters in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge, which led President Trump to send border czar Tom Homan to wind it down. A Wall Street Journal expose described Noem and Lewandowskis leadership as chaotic and overly focused on media.
DHS stated it prioritizes general travelers for quick lines and warned of nationwide emergency measures if the shutdown continues, blaming Democrats political games.
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By Inception Point AiHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced backlash this week after announcing a sudden plan to suspend the TSA PreCheck program at airports nationwide. According to The Washington Post, Noem and her adviser Corey Lewandowski pushed the move amid a government funding impasse, but the White House intervened, forcing a reversal just hours later. The Department of Homeland Security had set a 6 a.m. Sunday deadline to scrap PreCheck, which lets approved travelers skip longer security lines, citing workforce strain from unpaid TSA workers during the shutdown.
Paddleyourownkanoo reports that the decision surprised the Trump administration, with airlines getting less than 12 hours notice. While PreCheck lanes stayed open at many airports, often on a case-by-case basis depending on staffing, the suspension of Customs and Border Protections Global Entry program went ahead as planned. Travel experts criticized the choice, noting Global Entry is mostly automated and eases pressure on regular lines. U.S. Travel Association chief executive Geoff Freeman called it a crisis of the departments own making and urged reopening Global Entry.
The Independent notes DHS also cut police escorts for members of Congress at airports and halted most Federal Emergency Management Agency operations beyond disaster relief. This follows a tough start to 2026 for Noem, including public outcry over deaths of protesters in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge, which led President Trump to send border czar Tom Homan to wind it down. A Wall Street Journal expose described Noem and Lewandowskis leadership as chaotic and overly focused on media.
DHS stated it prioritizes general travelers for quick lines and warned of nationwide emergency measures if the shutdown continues, blaming Democrats political games.
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Paddleyourownkanoo reports that the decision surprised the Trump administration, with airlines getting less than 12 hours notice. While PreCheck lanes stayed open at many airports, often on a case-by-case basis depending on staffing, the suspension of Customs and Border Protections Global Entry program went ahead as planned. Travel experts criticized the choice, noting Global Entry is mostly automated and eases pressure on regular lines. U.S. Travel Association chief executive Geoff Freeman called it a crisis of the departments own making and urged reopening Global Entry.
The Independent notes DHS also cut police escorts for members of Congress at airports and halted most Federal Emergency Management Agency operations beyond disaster relief. This follows a tough start to 2026 for Noem, including public outcry over deaths of protesters in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge, which led President Trump to send border czar Tom Homan to wind it down. A Wall Street Journal expose described Noem and Lewandowskis leadership as chaotic and overly focused on media.
DHS stated it prioritizes general travelers for quick lines and warned of nationwide emergency measures if the shutdown continues, blaming Democrats political games.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI