Democrat Wants To Reverse Best Government Policy In Years |
Democrat Wants To Reverse Best Government Policy In Years
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Democratic Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth wants a reversal on one of the best government policies in years: the glorious end to the “shoes-off” policy at TSA checkpoints.
Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ended the much-despised policy in July 2025. If you have flown since then, you may have noticed that, besides the recent government shutdown, TSA lines have been marginally smoother. It’s nice not to take off your shoes, and it saves time and energy. Flying is already stressful enough, so any minor tweak that makes the experience any better should be welcome. (RELATED: TSA Moves To End Shoes-Off At Airport Security Checkpoints)
However, Noem’s DHS appeared to have buried an Inspector General report, which raised security concerns about the new shoes-on policy and how TSA scanners couldn’t always effectively screen shoes, after the new........