Trump's Dispute Sparks Global Entry Shutdown as Winter Storm Hits

The Department of Homeland Security suspended the Global Entry travel program while keeping TSA PreCheck operational following a partial government shutdown over the immigration policies of Donald Trump.Kristi Noem stated the suspension was necessary to refocus personnel on the general public as a massive winter storm forced 6,000 flight cancellations across the USA.Andy Kim and Chris Sununu accused the administration of using travelers as political leverage during the ongoing federal funding lapse.The disruption affects millions of preapproved travelers and adds to the chaos caused by the third government shutdown during the 119th Congress.