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DHS shutdown sparks airport confusion

DHS emergency measures triggered confusion over TSA PreCheck and Global Entry as Democrats hold out for ICE reforms and Republicans push back amid a partial shutdown.

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Feb 22, 2026
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Travelers move through a TSA PreCheck security lane at a U.S. airport. Photo by Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service/Getty Images

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The Department of Homeland Security set off confusion this morning when it announced emergency measures during the second week of its funding lapse, including suspending airport convenience…

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