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This change follows TSA's July 8, 2025, decision to end the shoes-off requirement at security.

A proposed new federal rule would allow drones to be flown longer distances out of the operators line of sight

Fort Lauderdale has topped the list of U.S. airports with the longest TSA wait times in new summer travel data.

"How does someone leave their entire tray of stuff?" one person said after seeing the left behind items.

The Homeland Security secretary has suggested easing rules on passengers taking liquids, aerosols and gels on planes.

Now that the much-hated "shoes off" policy has been officially ended, Bruce Schneier sees other parts of the TSA's "security theater" that serve little to no purpose.

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The practice of requiring passengers to remove their shoes at checkpoints has frequently drawn complaints due to perceived inconvenience.

Sara Meyer told Newsweek: "It happens to him every single time we go through security."

The administration clarified what counts as REAL ID in a social media post, after the act was implemented last month.

The woman was pulled aside and authorities flagged her expired visa and informed her that she would be detained.

"Why are any states even giving out non-Real IDs any more?"

Kristi Noem said security protocols will be in place on May 7, "but people will be allowed to fly" if they lack the new ID.

Requirements for REAL ID compliance have varied by state and federal agencies warn that airport delays could be commonplace.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy asked travelers how to make flying better for families. Here are some of the most popular responses.

The California DMV has announced it is extending its office hours on Saturday, May 3, to help with processing applications before the May 7 deadline.

All major cruise lines do not require REAL ID, though getting to the ship ports is a different story.

Time is running out for Americans to obtain a REAL ID ahead of the May 7 federal deadline.

Passports cards and book are accompanied by a long list of travel-compliant documents that can help travelers ease their minds on or after May 7.

If you have a standard ID, time is running out. But if you already have an official Enhanced ID from one of five states, you're in better shape.

Americans not prepared for the changes coming May 7 should arrive at airports three hours early in case of security issues.

REAL ID compliance "is one of the benefits of getting an enhanced ID," a Minnesota official tells Newsweek about the new ID rollout.

A handful of states will allow residents with certain forms of ID to still travel without upgrading to REAL ID on May 7.

Applications for Real IDs will still be accepted after the deadline, but there will be restrictions on travel and access after that date.

"They use scare tactics that you have to have it to travel, yet you can't get in to get one," one New Jersey resident told Newsweek.

Reports indicate that DOGE funding cuts have compromised the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program.

"If you have to check please be lowkey," the note to TSA read.

Experts are warning against the viral TikTok trend of showing up to the airport just minutes ahead of a departing flight.

Online, people praised the idea, but the airport warned against following the passenger's lead.

The GovDeals auction site currently lists 67 different lots of confiscated knives and multi-tools.