DHS ‘paused’ TSA PreCheck and Global Entry on 2/22 before immediately reversing course and allowing TSA PreCheck to operate. Global Entry will begin to operate normally on 3/11 at 5AM. A statement given stated:
As DHS continually evaluates measures it can take amidst the Democrats’ continued shutdown of the department, DHS will be reactivating Global Entry on March 11th at 5:00 AM ET. We are working hard to alleviate the disruptions to travelers caused by the Democrats’ shutdown
I think everybody can read between the lines here that this shutdown of TSA PreCheck & Global Entry didn’t have expected political ramifications and that’s why the decision is being reversed. Shutting down the program was originally blamed on staffing constraints despite these programs needing less staff per passenger.
