US funding standoff forces DHS to halt key airport security services
Published on: Feb. 22, 2026, 8:36 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A US funding deadlock has forced the Department of Homeland Security to suspend crucial airport security services like TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. This shutdown, stemming from Congress's failure to agree on funding, impacts national security and traveler convenience. Democrats are pushing for reforms concerning federal agent conduct, leading to the impasse.
