TSA PreCheck, Global Entry programmes to be suspended from Sunday amid DHS shutdown — what to know

Amid a shutdown affecting the Department of Home Security (DHS), the agency is set to temporarily suspend two programmes from Sunday—the PreCheck and Global Entry programmes by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)—that speed up airport security checks and US border crossings for some travellers.

As reported by The Washington Post, the half in these two programs will begin from 6 am Eastern Time (11 am GMT).

DHS went into a partial shutdown last week after an impasse between Republicans and Democrats over a deal on immigration enforcement reforms.

(This is a developing story. Check back for updates)