Homeland Security Drops Shoe-Removal Requirement for Air Travelers
The TSA will allow passengers to keep shoes on while passing through standard airport screening checkpoints, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday. The change takes effect immediately and applies to all U.S. airports, she said.
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