The Global Entry Program, which the Trump administration had paused amid a partial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown due to a lapse in funding, was reactivated on March 11, 2026. The program allows U.S. citizens and permanent residents to expedite their reentry into the United States after traveling abroad.
The reactivation follows reports of lengthy delays in processing travelers at airports. A pause on the T.S.A. PreCheck expedited security program was also quickly restarted. The DHS shutdown continues, although many of the agency’s functions are continuing while existing funds remain.
