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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Sommerlad

White House reportedly intervened to stop Kristi Noem pausing TSA PreCheck amid government shutdown

The sudden decision by the Department of Homeland Security to U-turn on its temporary suspension of the TSA PreCheck program at airports came after an intervention from the White House, according to a report.

Facing an ongoing congressional impasse over its funding, the DHS announced Saturday that it would scrap PreCheck, which allows approved travellers to pass through airport security more quickly, effective at 6 a.m. Sunday.

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