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   WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the   
   TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial   
   government shutdown continues.   
      
   The programs are designed to help speed registered travelers through   
   security lines. Suspending them could cause headaches for fliers.   
      
   Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that   
   "shutdowns have serious real world consequences." She also said that "TSA   
   and CBP are prioritizing the general traveling population at our airports   
   and ports of entry and suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."   
      
   The partial government shutdown began Feb. 14 after Democrats and the   
   White House were unable to reach a deal on legislation to fund the   
   Department of Homeland Security. Democrats have been demanding changes to   
   immigration operations that are core to President Donald Trump's   
   deportation campaign.   
      
   Democrats on the House Committee on Homeland Security criticized the   
   decision about airport security.   
      
   They said on social media that the administration was "kneecapping the   
   programs that make travel smoother and secure" and accused them of   
   "ruining your travel on purpose."   
      
   https://abc7.com/post/homeland-security-suspends-tsa-precheck-global-   
   entry-airport-programs/18632502/   
      
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