Flying out at 0600.
Single-gate, two flights per day airport that boards from a ramp on the tarmac.

Precheck is literally just a card they give you.

We'll see if I get the card.

I love those who are critical of this going from:

"What a joke, I will now have to go through normal TSA with all of the underlings of society and it may take longer for me to get to my flight."

to

"What a joke, this administration has no idea what it is doing."

This metamorphosis of thought has people now upset that the administration fixed what they were complaining about, and yet they are still complaining.

B-1 83 said:

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Thank you Jeffries

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Thank you Trump. This is a political move as shown by the fact this is the first time it has ever been done including during the shutdown last year. Somehow he thinks this will make the Dems look bad but this will be pinned on the Republicans because there is absolutely no reason they have to do this.

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24 people put stars on this nonsense? There is always a high rate of absenteeism in TSA during shutdowns when they aren't getting paid. This is all due to leftists wanting to doxx ICE Agents and their families.

High TSA absenteeism during shutdowns

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During the 35-day government shutdown in 20182019 -- TSA reported increased absenteeism among officers. Some airports experienced longer security lines as a result.
The longest government shutdown lasted 43 days, beginning on Oct.1, 2025, and ending on Nov. 12, 2025. In past shutdowns, Airlines for America, the trade group representing major U.S. airlines, warned that even short funding lapses can disrupt air travel and hurt the broader economy.
Industry experts say financial strain on unpaid federal workers can lead to higher rates of unscheduled absences, particularly if the shutdown stretches beyond a few weeks.

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And yet they magically didn't shutdown precheck during the last shutdown. Why? Because as others have pointed it out, it is more efficient. This one was announced because the administration thinks it is the only way to raise the issue to average Americans but I think this is a big political mistake just like Obama shutting off access to the national parks and monuments.

Why are they already reversing course since the situation around your argument hasn't changed?

Kansas Kid said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Kansas Kid said:

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Who?mikejones! said:

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Thank you Jeffries

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Thank you Trump. This is a political move as shown by the fact this is the first time it has ever been done including during the shutdown last year. Somehow he thinks this will make the Dems look bad but this will be pinned on the Republicans because there is absolutely no reason they have to do this.

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24 people put stars on this nonsense? There is always a high rate of absenteeism in TSA during shutdowns when they aren't getting paid. This is all due to leftists wanting to doxx ICE Agents and their families.

High TSA absenteeism during shutdowns

Quote:

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During the 35-day government shutdown in 20182019 -- TSA reported increased absenteeism among officers. Some airports experienced longer security lines as a result.
The longest government shutdown lasted 43 days, beginning on Oct.1, 2025, and ending on Nov. 12, 2025. In past shutdowns, Airlines for America, the trade group representing major U.S. airlines, warned that even short funding lapses can disrupt air travel and hurt the broader economy.
Industry experts say financial strain on unpaid federal workers can lead to higher rates of unscheduled absences, particularly if the shutdown stretches beyond a few weeks.

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And yet they magically didn't shutdown precheck during the last shutdown. Why? Because as others have pointed it out, it is more efficient. This one was announced because the administration thinks it is the only way to raise the issue to average Americans but I think this is a big political mistake just like Obama shutting off access to the national parks and monuments.

Why are they already reversing course since the situation around your argument hasn't changed?

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As usual, you don't know what you are blathering about. There is already high absenteeism in TSA and Customs with flu and other winter maladies, and it will get nothing but worse. Add in those who aren't showing up due to the shutdown, and sure, open up pre-check, but it won't be the time saver it usually is. This shutdown is purely about doxxing ICE and slowing them down, and there is ZERO legitimate reason for it. Whatever feeds your TDS……..

Kansas Kid said:

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Who?mikejones! said:

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Thank you Jeffries

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Thank you Trump. This is a political move as shown by the fact this is the first time it has ever been done including during the shutdown last year. Somehow he thinks this will make the Dems look bad but this will be pinned on the Republicans because there is absolutely no reason they have to do this.

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Nope, this is totally on your side who are demanding so many restrictions on ICE that they would not be able to operate.

You libs are more interested in protecting illegals than citizens of this country.

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Kansas Kid said:

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Thank you Jeffries

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Thank you Trump. This is a political move as shown by the fact this is the first time it has ever been done including during the shutdown last year. Somehow he thinks this will make the Dems look bad but this will be pinned on the Republicans because there is absolutely no reason they have to do this.

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Nope, this is totally on your side who are demanding so many restrictions on ICE that they would not be able to operate.

You libs are more interested in protecting illegals than citizens of this country.

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The usual Texags response from those who think Trump can do no wrong. Just because I think this is a bad political move and totally unnecessary as shown by them already reversing course doesn't mean I am a liberal but you keep on with the name calling instead of actual dialogue and thinking for yourself.

HollywoodBQ said:

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I'm flying out of IAH tomorrow to Medellin and returning Wednesday.

I'll report back on how much fun it was.

I don't have TSA Pre, nor Global Entry but, with this shutdown putting those people in the regular pedestrian lines, it will suck for everybody.

Unfortunately, I think this is the kind of action that is required to get peoples attention about how ridiculous the Democrats are being about enforcing our immigration laws.

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Let us know how the cocaine was...

B-1 83 said:

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Kansas Kid said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Kansas Kid said:

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Who?mikejones! said:

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Thank you Jeffries

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Thank you Trump. This is a political move as shown by the fact this is the first time it has ever been done including during the shutdown last year. Somehow he thinks this will make the Dems look bad but this will be pinned on the Republicans because there is absolutely no reason they have to do this.

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24 people put stars on this nonsense? There is always a high rate of absenteeism in TSA during shutdowns when they aren't getting paid. This is all due to leftists wanting to doxx ICE Agents and their families.

High TSA absenteeism during shutdowns

Quote:

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During the 35-day government shutdown in 20182019 -- TSA reported increased absenteeism among officers. Some airports experienced longer security lines as a result.
The longest government shutdown lasted 43 days, beginning on Oct.1, 2025, and ending on Nov. 12, 2025. In past shutdowns, Airlines for America, the trade group representing major U.S. airlines, warned that even short funding lapses can disrupt air travel and hurt the broader economy.
Industry experts say financial strain on unpaid federal workers can lead to higher rates of unscheduled absences, particularly if the shutdown stretches beyond a few weeks.

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And yet they magically didn't shutdown precheck during the last shutdown. Why? Because as others have pointed it out, it is more efficient. This one was announced because the administration thinks it is the only way to raise the issue to average Americans but I think this is a big political mistake just like Obama shutting off access to the national parks and monuments.

Why are they already reversing course since the situation around your argument hasn't changed?

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As usual, you don't know what you are blathering about. There is already high absenteeism in TSA and Customs with flu and other winter maladies, and it will get nothing but worse. Add in those who aren't showing up due to the shutdown, and sure, open up pre-check, but it won't be the time saver it usually is. This shutdown is purely about doxxing ICE and slowing them down, and there is ZERO legitimate reason for it. Whatever feeds your TDS……..

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And yet magically they already have reversed course after it quickly showed to be a political loser as I pointed out….

But then again I don't know what I am blathering about.

Try again there bud. Rapier routinely calls out Trump, and many posters here have said he has TDS!

Kansas Kid said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Kansas Kid said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Kansas Kid said:

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Who?mikejones! said:

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Thank you Jeffries

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Thank you Trump. This is a political move as shown by the fact this is the first time it has ever been done including during the shutdown last year. Somehow he thinks this will make the Dems look bad but this will be pinned on the Republicans because there is absolutely no reason they have to do this.

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24 people put stars on this nonsense? There is always a high rate of absenteeism in TSA during shutdowns when they aren't getting paid. This is all due to leftists wanting to doxx ICE Agents and their families.

High TSA absenteeism during shutdowns

Quote:

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During the 35-day government shutdown in 20182019 -- TSA reported increased absenteeism among officers. Some airports experienced longer security lines as a result.
The longest government shutdown lasted 43 days, beginning on Oct.1, 2025, and ending on Nov. 12, 2025. In past shutdowns, Airlines for America, the trade group representing major U.S. airlines, warned that even short funding lapses can disrupt air travel and hurt the broader economy.
Industry experts say financial strain on unpaid federal workers can lead to higher rates of unscheduled absences, particularly if the shutdown stretches beyond a few weeks.

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And yet they magically didn't shutdown precheck during the last shutdown. Why? Because as others have pointed it out, it is more efficient. This one was announced because the administration thinks it is the only way to raise the issue to average Americans but I think this is a big political mistake just like Obama shutting off access to the national parks and monuments.

Why are they already reversing course since the situation around your argument hasn't changed?

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As usual, you don't know what you are blathering about. There is already high absenteeism in TSA and Customs with flu and other winter maladies, and it will get nothing but worse. Add in those who aren't showing up due to the shutdown, and sure, open up pre-check, but it won't be the time saver it usually is. This shutdown is purely about doxxing ICE and slowing them down, and there is ZERO legitimate reason for it. Whatever feeds your TDS……..

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And yet magically they already have reversed course after it quickly showed to be a political loser as I pointed out….

But then again I don't know what I am blathering about.

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And you gave yourself away…….."A political loser" when it was a wise move ahead of more anticipated absenteeism - not politics.

Im Gipper said:

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Try again there bud. Rapier routinely calls out Trump, and many posters here have said he has TDS!

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Well then he must be a liberal if he doesn't agree with everything Trump does just like he accused me of because I thought this move was a massive political mistake.

Kansas Kid said:

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Im Gipper said:

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Try again there bud. Rapier routinely calls out Trump, and many posters here have said he has TDS!

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Well then he must be a liberal if he doesn't agree with everything Trump does.

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Be better.

B-1 83 said:

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Kansas Kid said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Kansas Kid said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Kansas Kid said:

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Who?mikejones! said:

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Thank you Jeffries

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Thank you Trump. This is a political move as shown by the fact this is the first time it has ever been done including during the shutdown last year. Somehow he thinks this will make the Dems look bad but this will be pinned on the Republicans because there is absolutely no reason they have to do this.

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24 people put stars on this nonsense? There is always a high rate of absenteeism in TSA during shutdowns when they aren't getting paid. This is all due to leftists wanting to doxx ICE Agents and their families.

High TSA absenteeism during shutdowns

Quote:

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During the 35-day government shutdown in 20182019 -- TSA reported increased absenteeism among officers. Some airports experienced longer security lines as a result.
The longest government shutdown lasted 43 days, beginning on Oct.1, 2025, and ending on Nov. 12, 2025. In past shutdowns, Airlines for America, the trade group representing major U.S. airlines, warned that even short funding lapses can disrupt air travel and hurt the broader economy.
Industry experts say financial strain on unpaid federal workers can lead to higher rates of unscheduled absences, particularly if the shutdown stretches beyond a few weeks.

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And yet they magically didn't shutdown precheck during the last shutdown. Why? Because as others have pointed it out, it is more efficient. This one was announced because the administration thinks it is the only way to raise the issue to average Americans but I think this is a big political mistake just like Obama shutting off access to the national parks and monuments.

Why are they already reversing course since the situation around your argument hasn't changed?

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As usual, you don't know what you are blathering about. There is already high absenteeism in TSA and Customs with flu and other winter maladies, and it will get nothing but worse. Add in those who aren't showing up due to the shutdown, and sure, open up pre-check, but it won't be the time saver it usually is. This shutdown is purely about doxxing ICE and slowing them down, and there is ZERO legitimate reason for it. Whatever feeds your TDS……..

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And yet magically they already have reversed course after it quickly showed to be a political loser as I pointed out….

But then again I don't know what I am blathering about.

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And you gave yourself away…….."A political loser" when it was a wise move ahead of more anticipated absenteeism - not politics.

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It is isn't a political loser then why have they already reversed course after seeing the public reaction?

Kansas Kid said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Kansas Kid said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Kansas Kid said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Kansas Kid said:

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Who?mikejones! said:

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Thank you Jeffries

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Thank you Trump. This is a political move as shown by the fact this is the first time it has ever been done including during the shutdown last year. Somehow he thinks this will make the Dems look bad but this will be pinned on the Republicans because there is absolutely no reason they have to do this.

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24 people put stars on this nonsense? There is always a high rate of absenteeism in TSA during shutdowns when they aren't getting paid. This is all due to leftists wanting to doxx ICE Agents and their families.

High TSA absenteeism during shutdowns

Quote:

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During the 35-day government shutdown in 20182019 -- TSA reported increased absenteeism among officers. Some airports experienced longer security lines as a result.
The longest government shutdown lasted 43 days, beginning on Oct.1, 2025, and ending on Nov. 12, 2025. In past shutdowns, Airlines for America, the trade group representing major U.S. airlines, warned that even short funding lapses can disrupt air travel and hurt the broader economy.
Industry experts say financial strain on unpaid federal workers can lead to higher rates of unscheduled absences, particularly if the shutdown stretches beyond a few weeks.

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And yet they magically didn't shutdown precheck during the last shutdown. Why? Because as others have pointed it out, it is more efficient. This one was announced because the administration thinks it is the only way to raise the issue to average Americans but I think this is a big political mistake just like Obama shutting off access to the national parks and monuments.

Why are they already reversing course since the situation around your argument hasn't changed?

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As usual, you don't know what you are blathering about. There is already high absenteeism in TSA and Customs with flu and other winter maladies, and it will get nothing but worse. Add in those who aren't showing up due to the shutdown, and sure, open up pre-check, but it won't be the time saver it usually is. This shutdown is purely about doxxing ICE and slowing them down, and there is ZERO legitimate reason for it. Whatever feeds your TDS……..

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And yet magically they already have reversed course after it quickly showed to be a political loser as I pointed out….

But then again I don't know what I am blathering about.

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And you gave yourself away…….."A political loser" when it was a wise move ahead of more anticipated absenteeism - not politics.

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It is isn't a political loser then why have they already reversed course after seeing the public reaction?

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Then let the chips where they may. More slowdowns coming because…………….politics, and leftists wanting to doxx ICE.

B-1 83 said:

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Kansas Kid said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Kansas Kid said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Kansas Kid said:

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B-1 83 said:

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Kansas Kid said:

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Who?mikejones! said:

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Thank you Jeffries

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Thank you Trump. This is a political move as shown by the fact this is the first time it has ever been done including during the shutdown last year. Somehow he thinks this will make the Dems look bad but this will be pinned on the Republicans because there is absolutely no reason they have to do this.

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24 people put stars on this nonsense? There is always a high rate of absenteeism in TSA during shutdowns when they aren't getting paid. This is all due to leftists wanting to doxx ICE Agents and their families.

High TSA absenteeism during shutdowns

Quote:

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During the 35-day government shutdown in 20182019 -- TSA reported increased absenteeism among officers. Some airports experienced longer security lines as a result.
The longest government shutdown lasted 43 days, beginning on Oct.1, 2025, and ending on Nov. 12, 2025. In past shutdowns, Airlines for America, the trade group representing major U.S. airlines, warned that even short funding lapses can disrupt air travel and hurt the broader economy.
Industry experts say financial strain on unpaid federal workers can lead to higher rates of unscheduled absences, particularly if the shutdown stretches beyond a few weeks.

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And yet they magically didn't shutdown precheck during the last shutdown. Why? Because as others have pointed it out, it is more efficient. This one was announced because the administration thinks it is the only way to raise the issue to average Americans but I think this is a big political mistake just like Obama shutting off access to the national parks and monuments.

Why are they already reversing course since the situation around your argument hasn't changed?

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As usual, you don't know what you are blathering about. There is already high absenteeism in TSA and Customs with flu and other winter maladies, and it will get nothing but worse. Add in those who aren't showing up due to the shutdown, and sure, open up pre-check, but it won't be the time saver it usually is. This shutdown is purely about doxxing ICE and slowing them down, and there is ZERO legitimate reason for it. Whatever feeds your TDS……..

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And yet magically they already have reversed course after it quickly showed to be a political loser as I pointed out….

But then again I don't know what I am blathering about.

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And you gave yourself away…….."A political loser" when it was a wise move ahead of more anticipated absenteeism - not politics.

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It is isn't a political loser then why have they already reversed course after seeing the public reaction?

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Then let the chips where they may. More slowdowns coming because…………….politics, and leftists wanting to doxx ICE.

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I agree that the slowdowns caused by absenteeism will happen and that is on the heads of the Democrats.

Shutting down Global Entry is even dumber; the entire process is nearly automated. The two times we flew into the US from an international destination, I think I showed something to someone once (coming back from Europe, because we came through Canada). When we came back from Mexico, I don't think I even showed anything to anyone. There was one person there just to look at images being taken by the kiosk. If your goal is to save money during this particular shutdown, closing Global Entry is the dumbest thing to do.

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Shutting down Global Entry is even dumber; the entire process is nearly automated. The two times we flew into the US from an international destination, I think I showed something to someone once (coming back from Europe, because we came through Canada). When we came back from Mexico, I don't think I even showed anything to anyone. There was one person there just to look at images being taken by the kiosk. If your goal is to save money during this particular shutdown, closing Global Entry is the dumbest thing to do.

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Don't forget the Obama administration sending workers out to fence off open-air public spaces. The pain is the purpose:

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Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
I fly almost every week.
Trip tomorrow morning bna-sea.
Bna is can be bad because of the tourism.
SEA is just always bad.

At least last dem shutdown precheck stayed open.

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Disagree - BNA is just a crappy airport

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Better than Charlotte

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I agree with you for sure on that one.

Recently, I've had to fly to a couple places in Florida and last year when I flew to London, the best option was to route through CLT. Otherwise, I try to avoid Charlotte at all costs.

Shutdown Schumer.

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HollywoodBQ said:

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I'm flying out of IAH tomorrow to Medellin and returning Wednesday.

I'll report back on how much fun it was.

I don't have TSA Pre, nor Global Entry but, with this shutdown putting those people in the regular pedestrian lines, it will suck for everybody.

Unfortunately, I think this is the kind of action that is required to get peoples attention about how ridiculous the Democrats are being about enforcing our immigration laws.

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Let us know how the cocaine was...

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Since the client insisted on organizing the airport transfer using some sort of secure executive transportation company, I think there are going to be zero extra curricular activities on this trip.

I hope the hotel at least has a lobby bar.

HTownAg98 said:

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Shutting down Global Entry is even dumber; the entire process is nearly automated. The two times we flew into the US from an international destination, I think I showed something to someone once (coming back from Europe, because we came through Canada). When we came back from Mexico, I don't think I even showed anything to anyone. There was one person there just to look at images being taken by the kiosk. If your goal is to save money during this particular shutdown, closing Global Entry is the dumbest thing to do.

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You're confusing TSA with Customs. Apples vs oranges……..Customs is light years ahead.

I know they are different. The OP mentioned that Global Entry was also being curtailed during the shutdown, and it doesn't look like the government changed their mind on Global Entry. It's asinine to shut down Global Entry.

Flew out of Atlanta early this morning. It was still before the announcement of the reversal. I asked the agent doing touchless ID and she said that the local TSA manager said they'd have the staff available and Atlanta would only suspend precheck if staff was short. Seems even DHS can't get their own employees to follow asinine, stupid, no excuse directives.

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I know they are different. The OP mentioned that Global Entry was also being curtailed during the shutdown, and it doesn't look like the government changed their mind on Global Entry. It's asinine to shut down Global Entry.

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I got the idea that it was just domestic/initial check-in legs being impacted with TSA, and not the foreign arrival global entry portion with Customs for some reason.

DHS says they may need to suspend some services due to expected workforce shortages resulting from shutdown.

TDSers run to TexAgs to use word of the day "asinine" to take their daily potshots at Trump and Noem, citing their continued incompetence.

Weak minds yelling at Orange Clouds. Entertaining at least.

Im Gipper said:

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There's a reason they quickly backed off of this. My guess is Noem came up with this brilliant idea and someone from the White House called and said to reverse course.

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The Department of Homeland Security’s plans to temporarily suspend TSA PreCheck were conceived by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and her top adviser, Corey Lewandowski, but then pulled back after the White House intervened. https://t.co/E71vZIsB88

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 24, 2026

Maybe Corey can just go back to firing pilots if Noems blanket goes missing again. Heaven forbid an adult loses a blanket.

Flew out of Houston Intercontinental Terminal E this afternoon.
Pretty easy check-in, TSA line wasn't too bad.
CLEAR and Pre-Check looked to be operating normally.

On arrival in Medellin - ugh... the immigration line for Extranjeros took about 90 minutes to get through. And that was with filling out the form on my phone.

I'm getting pretty tired of Noem's incompetence. Apparently Botox injections rotted her mind.

Im Gipper said:

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Since we are being clear:

this "shutdown is occurring" because of Democrats.

They opened the border and want to destroy America as we know it. They will protect illegals at all costs as part of this

Shutting down Global Entry and Precheck is a political play by Trump. This doesn't have to be done. Will it work? I'm doubtful because most of the people that this is going to affect are already republican voters.
But one should never underestimate what Trump can do!

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I doubt Trump has anything to do with this.

TSA not paid = less agents reporting to work

Manpower has to be reallocated to where it is most efficient, pre check and clear require more manpower per person than the mainlines that everyone can use

Trump appoints people to cabinet positions and tells them and his entire team to push the limits.

They do as instructed. Trump decides that was either enough or too much, and tells them to dial it back.

TDS Brigade - Trump's team is incompetent! Botox rotted her brain and her jeans cutoff blood flow! They cannot get anything right and 10 supervisors drove to work nervous that they would be yelled at over closed precheck so it's a massive failure!

Meanwhile, things will actually be impacted and things like closing precheck may actually occur. People may be a bit more aware now. The horror.

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Maybe Corey can just go back to firing pilots if Noems blanket goes missing again. Heaven forbid an adult loses a blanket.

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He seems to be best at being under Secretary Noem.

There's still a line at the pre-check, and the TSA guy sitting at the pre-check is processing just as many as the TSA agents in the regular line. Actually, probably more since the people in pre-check have literally been pre-checked and deemed to be a lower security risk deserving less scrutiny. So, I don't think this does anything for efficiency.

In my mind it's all for appearances. If they have to reduce the number of agents, then the regular queue is going to be much longer, and shifting the pre-check guy over to that queue will make is not quite as long. So, a better "look". But it's stupid - the people in the regular line would be pissed because the line is long and the people who would have been in pre-check would be they are in a long line after paying their money to avoid it.