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TSA PreCheck, Global Entry travelers on edge after funding lapse threat, reversal

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry travelers across the country faced uncertainty after an announcement that the programs could be shut down because of a lapse in funding, before the Transportation Security Administration reversed course and said the programs remain operational. RELATED | TSA says PreCheck will remain in operation despite earlier DHS plan to suspend lanes After briefly announcing a pause to TSA PreCheck and Global Entry because of a funding issue, the agency reversed course. The funding authorization for the Department of Homeland Security expired on Feb. 14, prompting agencies to prepare for potential staffing and budget challenges. Don Green, Abilene’s transportation services director, said agencies within DHS were taking steps to cut costs while continuing to operate. “So different agencies of the Department of Homeland Security are taking in measures to save money at this point. Still keep operating. So TSA yesterday issued a, a notice that they were going to stop the, pre-check,” Green said. Green said staffing shortages could affect how airport security lines are managed. “So the pre-check line, if they don't have enough people showing up for work, then the main checkpoint line has to stay open. So they would pull people from the TSA PreCheck line to go work the main line,” Green said. Less than a day after an announcement from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, the TSA confirmed that TSA PreCheck remains operational at airports nationwide. In a statement shared on Twitter, a TSA spokesperson said there is no change for travelers right now and that any staffing issues will be handled on a case-by-case basis. TSA PreCheck and Global Entry were still operating, but officials said operations could be evaluated day by day until long-term government funding is secured. DETAILS: https://ktxs.com/news/local/tsa-prech... Follow us on other social media: KTXS News on Facebook   / ktxstelevision   KTXS News on X https://x.com/KTXS_News KTXS News on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ktxsnews/?h... For more information, visit https://ktxs.com/ Have a news tip? Send it to us at news@ktxs.com #tsa #airplane #travel