Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary and TSA
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The shoe removal process was implemented in 2006 "in response to an attempt by an airline passenger to conceal a bomb in his shoe," per USA TODAY.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem teased upcoming changes to TSA's liquids in carry-ons policy on Wednesday. She emphasized the push for connivence at airports during the Hill Nation Summit.