In this week's news, The Homeland Security Department said the Transportation Security Administration's sudden reversal of its shoes-off rule for airport screenings could be followed by the relaxation of even more restrictions that its PreCheck program was designed to avoid;

"We expect this change will drastically decrease passenger wait times at our TSA checkpoints, leading to a more pleasant and efficient passenger experience. As always, security remains our top priority.

TSA will allow passengers to keep their shoes on when they go through the general security line at many major airports across the country.