TSA Reverses PreCheck Suspension as Shutdown Causes Airport Chaos

The TSA announced that the PreCheck program will remain operational despite an earlier DHS plan to suspend the service during the partial government shutdown that began on February 14.This reversal followed intense criticism from Airlines for America and leaders like Andy Kim, who accused Donald Trump of weaponizing airport security amid a funding dispute over immigration policies.Although the service was reinstated, significant disruptions and long wait times occurred at LAX as severe winter storms and staffing constraints compounded the travel chaos.