Trump admin announces end of shoe-removal rule at U.S. airports, including Richmond's

• And still, decades later, many travelers are super slow about it.

State of play: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the significant change for U.S. airports Tuesday.

• Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at airports across the country will begin imposing the new policy immediately, Noem said at a press conference.
• Noem said some travelers may still have to remove their shoes if additional screening is necessary.

What they're saying: "We've evaluated the equipment that every airport has and are fully confident in the no-shoes policy that we still have the security [capabilities] in place at every single checkpoint," she said.

• Noem said she thinks travelers will be "thrilled" about the policy change, which she said will make airports more welcoming.

What we're watching: If only some flexibility on shampoo and haircare liquids could follow, at least for the frizz-sufferers.

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the TSA change is nationwide.