MYSTERIOUS: 22 - What They Never Told You

Homeland security reverses course on TSA PreCheck suspension

DHS official reportedly says Global Entry program would remain halted amid a partial government shutdown

The Guardian - US · Feb 22

Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues

The Independent UK · Feb 22

As shutdown persists, White House slams Democratic DHS counterproposal as ‘unserious’

The White House claims that President Trump wants the government open.

We Got This Covered · Feb 19

Why is a Homeland Security shutdown happening and who is affected?

Depending on how long the shutdown lasts, some federal workers could begin to miss paychecks

The Independent UK · Feb 13

Frustration with ICE has led to another government shutdown. The closure could have a big impact in your day

White House rejects broader effort to rein in ICE

The Independent UK · Feb 12

71 yo Utah mom opens a full-blown sandwich shop at 30,000 ft mid-flight. The internet is stunned by the audacity: ‘The real MVP’

We’ve all been there: trapped on a five-hour flight, staring down a $12 box of stale crackers. Oh, and a thumb-sized wrap that costs more than your airport parking? Yeah, we better go hungry instead. But one Utah mom decided she wasn’t playing the airline’s games. 

The Mary Sue · Feb 11

Miami woman brought a family heirloom to Chicago airport and loses it to the TSA. But why is nobody feeling bad for her?

We’ve all had those mask-off moments at the TSA. The frantic realization that your expensive moisturizer is 4 ounces instead of 3.4, or the internal panic when you forget a stray water bottle in your bag. But one traveler just lived through a tragedy that has the internet screaming at…

The Mary Sue · Feb 11

House lawmakers spar over harms of potential DHS shutdown

Republicans and Democrats sparred about the potential real-world harms of a partial shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security.

Roll Call · Feb 11

Real ID Rules: Why Your Current License Might Not Work at the Airport

It is the scenario every traveler dreads. You stand in the security line with bags packed and a vacation in sight. Suddenly, a TSA agent tells you that your ID isn’t valid for travel. The May 2025 deadline has passed. We are now living in the era of full REAL…

Budget and the Bees · Feb 10

The “Identity Tax”: Why Your State is Charging an Extra $15 for “Digital ID” Renewals

Renewing your driver’s license used to be a standard administrative chore with a predictable, low fee. In 2026, however, the push for “Digital IDs” and...

Saving Advice · Feb 10