TSA says PreCheck still operational after previous announcement of suspension during funding fight

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By ALI SWENSONFebruary 22, 2026 at 06:23 PM

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The TSA announced that its PreCheck program will remain operational, reversing an earlier announcement from the Department of Homeland Security about a suspension during a partial government shutdown. The agency stated that it will evaluate staffing constraints on a case-by-case basis and adjust operations accordingly. It remains unclear if Global Entry, another airport service, will be affected. TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are programs designed to expedite security lines for registered travelers. A suspension of these programs could cause delays and difficulties for travelers. Over 20 million Americans are enrolled in TSA PreCheck since its launch in 2013.

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Las Vegas 40% Monica Degro 40% Harry Reid International Airport 50% Dallas Love Field 50% U.S. Customs and Border Protection 50% United States 60% Kristi Noem 60% Global Entry ×370% U.S. Department of Homeland Security ×280% Transportation Security Administration ×290% TSA PreCheck ×595%

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tsa precheck 100% airport security 70% transportation security administration 60% suspension 60% department of homeland security 50% security lines 50% global entry 50% travelers 40%

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