A TSA policy change made airport security a little easier for travelersâbut a new report suggests it may have come with unintended risks. In July 2025, the Department of Homeland …
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Travel
Global Entry Has Reopened, But The Real Mystery Is Why DHS Shut It Down In The First Place
by joehegby joehegAfter more than two weeks offline, the Global Entry trusted traveler program has reopened. Thatâs welcome news for frequent international travelers, especially those whoâve gotten used to breezing past the …
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Tips and Tricks
The Surprisingly Small Things That Can Get Your Global Entry Yanked
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNot long ago there were reports that since 2024, there has been an influx of travelers who had had their Global Entry revoked. From visaverge.com: According to internal tallies shared …
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Travel
Passports, PreCheck, and Global Entry in the Shutdown: Who Wins, Who Loses
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs I’m sure you know, the government shutdown is still on. This is its 27th day, making it the second-longest in our country’s history (the longest one lasted 35 days, …
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Tips and Tricks
TSA Ended Their Shoes-off Policy, But There’s Still A Catch
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn July of this year, the Department of Homeland Security ended their policy of requiring travelers at the TSA security checkpoint to remove their shoes. The policy had begun back …
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When you apply for Global Entry, you need to go through several steps. After a thorough review process and an interview, youâre approved for a 5-year term. Once youâve been …
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Travel
Government Monitors PreCheck & Global Entry Travelers Daily, Even If They’re Not Traveling
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’re a so-called “trusted traveler” and remember travel before the advent of TSA PreCheck and/or Global Entry, you know and appreciate what a time saver both programs can be. …
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In a move that shouldn’t surprise anyone at this point, the Department of Homeland Security is once again delaying the requirement to have a Real ID for air travel. The …
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Airports
The CDC Admits I Was Right (And They Were Wrong) About Airport Screening
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegVindication! đ The CDC has enjoyed over 70 years of being the world’s most admired public health agency in the world. It played a role in our success against polio, …
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Travel
DHS Admits “Inaccurate Or Misleading Statements” About Kicking NY Out Of Global Entry
by joehegby joehegIn February 2020, the Acting Director of the Department of Homeland Security announced that New York residents would no longer be eligible to use Global Entry, or any other Trusted …