Americans no longer need to remove their boots (and shoes) as they go through airport security. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the change, which will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while going through security screening at TSA

The Department of Homeland Security announced a new policy on Tuesday will allow passengers at domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security at TSA checkpoints.

Travelers are no longer required to remove their shoes during TSA security screenings, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday. The change - which includes Charlotte Douglas International Airport,

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The Transportation Security Administration will now allow passengers to leave their shoes on, but security screening is still in place at airports.

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