The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a significant change to its security protocols: travelers will no longer be mandated to remove their shoes during security screenings at U.S. airports. This move marks the end of a nearly two-decade-old policy that has been a staple of airport security. The revised policy will be implemented at airports across the nation, with the Department of Homeland Security reassuring the public that, following thorough equipment evaluations and technological advancements, travelers can now pass through security with their shoes on, without compromising safety.