The Trump administration said the Global Entry program would resume early Wednesday after being suspended during a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the program will restart at 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time on March 11.
Global Entry, operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, allows preapproved travelers to bypass traditional passport control lines using automated kiosks. The system was halted on February 22 after DHS funding expired on February 14 when Congress failed to pass a spending bill.
17 days ago, the Trump administration suspended Global Entry, blaming the partial government shutdown, but not providing any logical justification.
— Ben Schlappig (@OneMileataTime) March 11, 2026
This program is finally resuming as of today, March 11, 2026.https://t.co/BxIY3RhnI2
Officials said the pause allowed staff to focus on regular airport screening operations during the shutdown. The funding dispute stems from disagreements over immigration enforcement policies proposed by Democrats and opposed by Republicans.
The shutdown has created visible travel disruptions. Airport security lines have grown longer as staffing shortages strain checkpoint operations. Industry groups such as the U.S. Travel Association warned that suspending Global Entry could slow processing and reduce security efficiency.
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