Good afternoon everyone. I am Christine Nome. I am the Secretary of Homeland Security.Thank you so much for coming out today. We have some very exciting news to announce that today we have started a new nosho policy with the Department uh the Transportation Security Administration TSA will no longer require travelers to remove their shoes when they go through our security checkpoints. Um, this is something that I know for quite some time people have talked about and discussed and we know that when President ...

Security Policy Changes - TSA implemented the no-shoe policy in 2006, and security technology has changed dramatically since then [1] - The key approach is layered security, with passengers still passing through multiple layers of screening and identity verification [3][4] - Over 94% compliance with passengers using Real ID compliant identification at airports [5] - The no-shoe policy will be largely removed, though some individuals may still be required to remove their shoes for additional screening [9][24] - The policy change is being implemented immediately nationwide [23] Technology and Resources - New technologies and resources are being invested in to improve security and streamline the screening process [20][21] - Evaluating the potential use of biometrics for quicker identification [22] - Exploring technologies that would allow passengers to walk through security checkpoints without interacting with officers or removing items from their bags [35][36] Operational Improvements - Family lanes and military lanes have been implemented at some airports to expedite screening for those groups [8] - TSA PreCheck will still offer value to travelers by allowing them to avoid removing belts, coats, laptops, and compliant liquids [30][31] - Evaluating all existing rules, including those related to liquids, to streamline the security process, contingent on adequate technology [37][38] Border Security - The border wall still needs to be finished, including the implementation of surveillance and camera technology [32] - The administration aims to save as much taxpayer money as possible while ensuring border security [19][33] Law Enforcement and Labor - There has been a 700% increase in violence against law enforcement officers in recent months [42] - The Secretary has the authority to administrate H2A visas to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers [44] - Food security is considered a national security issue, emphasizing the importance of growing food domestically [45]