The Department of Homeland Security is suspending frequent flier and quick-processing programs, including TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, beginning Sunday due to a funding lapse. This decision, attributed to congressional Democrats by Secretary Kristi Noem, aims to mitigate the impact of the shutdown, which began February 14th. While some critical personnel will continue working without pay, the suspension of these programs will affect travelers seeking expedited processing at airports and border crossings.
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U.S. citizen Savanna Pinder was detained for two hours at Miami International Airport upon returning from Spain, despite using Global Entry. Pinder, a TikTok content creator who frequently posts political content critical of former President Trump, was questioned extensively about her travel, work, social media, and family history by multiple officers who refused to state the reason for her detention. Her luggage was searched, though not thoroughly, and she was asked to provide access to her social media accounts. This incident follows similar reports of U.S. citizens facing unexpected detention at airports, highlighting concerns about potential overreach in border security practices.
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