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Global Entry Paused Amid DHS Funding Shutdown, TSA PreCheck Reinstated

2/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Department of Homeland Security's funding shutdown suspended Global Entry and TSA PreCheck due to staffing issues.
TSA PreCheck was reinstated.
Global Entry remains paused at airports, with more than 40 million subscribers using these programs.
In the New York area, Global Entry is fully shut down.
Some international airports, such as Toronto Pearson, still process Global Entry travelers.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. federal government shutdown, lasting from October 1 to 17, resulted from Congress's failure to agree on a budget, affecting numerous agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security. During this period, TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs, serving over 40 million subscribers, faced significant disruptions, highlighting ongoing tensions between budget constraints and effective travel security management.

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Story summary

The Department of Homeland Security's funding shutdown suspended Global Entry and TSA PreCheck due to staffing issues.
TSA PreCheck was reinstated.
Global Entry remains paused at airports, with more than 40 million subscribers using these programs.
In the New York area, Global Entry is fully shut down.
Some international airports, such as Toronto Pearson, still process Global Entry travelers.

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