TSA will no longer require routine shoe removal at security checkpoints, DHS official says
Jul 9, 2025
Kristi Noem, who identified herself as secretary of Homeland Security, announced that the Transportation Security Administration will no longer routinely require travelers to remove their shoes at airport security checkpoints, effective immediately.
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Kristi Noem, who identified herself as secretary of Homeland Security, announced that the Transportation Security Administration will no longer routinely require travelers to remove their shoes at airport security checkpoints, saying the change takes effect immediately and is part of broader screening reforms.
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