First the shoes went back on. Now, at US airport security, more liquid in carry-ons may be at hand
UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – DHS Secretary Kristi Noem indicated TSA may ease the 3.4-ounce liquid carry-on limit, a security rule in place since 2006 after a liquid explosives plot was foiled.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Transportation Security Administration may end restrictions on carrying liquids through airport security checkpoints.
- Noem announced on July 8 that travelers no longer needed to remove their shoes at security checkpoints after a pilot program showed TSA had equipment to keep airports safe while allowing shoes.
- The current limit of carrying liquids in 3.4-ounce containers was triggered by a 2006 plot to use liquid explosives on planes.
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After Years of Tough Rules, US Air Travel is on the Cusp of a New Era
When limits on liquids were introduced at TSA checkpoints across the country in 2006, bins overflowed with bottled water, toothpaste, shaving cream and so much more. Nearly two decades later, travelers are much more accustomed to the “3-1-1” regulations” governing the size of the liquids they’re flying with, but scenes of passengers guzzling a beverage before putting their bags through the screening machines are still common. That’s why Homeland…
Airport security is poised to finally move on from post-9/11 era but 'the devil is going to be in the details'
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Two Cheers For DHS’ Kristi Noem
By Daniel McAdams, Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity | July 17, 2025 We have been pretty critical for some of the more bonehead moves coming from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in these early days of the Trump Administration. She has staged some embarrassing cosplay “takedowns” of illegals and she inexplicitly spent her first Memorial Day as a Senior US Official – a day to honor fallen American soldiers – wailing at Israel’s “…

After years of tough rules on liquids and footwear, U.S. air travel may be on the cusp of a new era
NEW YORK — When limits on liquids were introduced at TSA checkpoints across the country in 2006, bins overflowed with bottled water, toothpaste, shaving cream and so much more. Nearly two decades later, travelers are much more accustomed to the “3-1-1” regulations” governing the size of the liquids they’re flying with, but scenes of passengers guzzling a beverage before putting their bags through the screening machines are still common. Read mor…
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