Washington
CNN
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After nearly two decades, passengers going through airport security in the United States will no longer have to take their shoes off.
The Transportation Security Administration will be phasing out the security requirement, a government source familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN on the condition of anonymity.
The White House Press Secretary responded to the reports on X, calling it “big news” from the Department of Homeland Security.
An internal memo announcing the change, which was first reported by the blog Gate Access, was not officially confirmed by the TSA.
“TSA and DHS are always exploring…
