On July 8, 2025, the clouds parted, and an angel wearing a TSA vest descended to Earth. In one hand, it held a trumpet. In the other, a press release. After raising the trumpet to its lips and playing a tune of victory,

The White House Press Secretary appeared to praise herself on Instagram after a rule, requiring passengers to take their shoes off at airports, was officially ditched

The agency is changing security protocols for shoes at certain airports, according to a union official and passenger accounts.

Since at least 2011, officials at DHS have promised a shoes-on future, and the department’s own science arm developed and licensed a “high definition–advanced imaging technology shoe scanner.” In January, the DHS announced that the machine would be deployed by 2026, promising, in a demonstration with the TSA, a footwear scan in seconds.

You can simply decline by stating to an agent that you do not want your photo taken and want to opt out of a face scan. From there, a TSA agent should follow standard procedure of looking at your ID and your face to verify your identity. You should not lose your place in line for declining a photo.

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