India, Feb. 22 -- Airports across the United States woke up to a major change on Sunday morning. At 6:00 AM ET on February 22, 2026, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) paused both TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, shutting down the fast-track security programs for the first time ever. The move affects more than 20 million travelers who rely on these services to get through airports more quickly.

The suspension comes during a partial government shutdown and on a day when a major blizzard is battering the Northeast, leading to thousands of flight cancellations. For many Americans heading to the airport, this has already turned travel into a difficult experience.

According to Filmogaz, The current shutdown began on February 14, 2026...