TSA's "shoes-on" policy faces pushback from prominent Senate Democrat
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth called on TSA to rescind 'shoes-on' airport security policy implemented by Trump.
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Shoes-on policy may affect airport security procedures and passenger screening times, though long-term security impact remains debated.
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois called on the TSA to immediately rescind its "shoes-on" policy on Friday, denouncing it as a "reckless act." The policy, which allows passengers to proceed through security screening without removing their footwear, represents a significant shift from decades of post-9/11 screening procedures. Duckworth's demand signals growing congressional skepticism about the initiative, which the TSA has promoted as a modernization effort aimed at expediting airport security. The senator's opposition carries weight within her party and could pressure the White House and TSA leadership to reconsider the rollout or scope of the program. The disagreement underscores tension between efforts to streamline airport operations and lawmakers' concerns about security protocols.
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Sen. Duckworth demanded TSA immediately rescind policy; congressional opposition could pressure White House and TSA leadership to reconsider.
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