We don’t mean to make light of the very serious topic of airline safety. TSA must remain vigilant of evolving threats. And whatever security policies TSA puts in place, we are willing to oblige — despite inconveniences — to keep airline travel safe.

Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, speaks at Ronald Reagan Airport to announce the termination of the shoe removal requirement at TSA security checkpoints.

The policy change is nationwide and goes into effect immediately, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.