Facial recognition is quietly becoming a routine part of traveling in the U.S. If you’ve flown recently, you'll see cameras scanning your face at checkpoints or boarding gates. This is part of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) use of facial recognition at airports. While TSA claims it's for “security,” advocates are sounding the alarm. Here’s why you should opt out asap and how.

The Trump administration's policy shifts have sent ripples through domestic travel, leading to unexpected detentions and a notable decline in tourism. The scariest part isn’t just the detentions, it’s the unpredictability. Valid visas are being revoked at the border, green-card holders are getting flagged, and tourists with no criminal record are trapped in interrogations or surprise deportations.

If you are planning to visit or return to the U.S., you must understand that visas, green cards, or even decades of lawful presence are no longer guarantees of safety. Detentions happen without warning, deportations without due process, and your basic rights may not be honored. Proceed with extreme caution — because once you're caught, there may be no explanation, no appeal, and no way back.

The U.S. is teetering on the edge of a deep recession and the culprit is clear: the Trump administration's relentless assault on national and international travel. Through a series of unyielding stances, the administration has managed to deter tourists, business travelers, and international students—all vital contributors to the nation's economic engine. The current trajectory is unsustainable.

Flying involves security protocols designed to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. One of the most critical aspects of these protocols is the restriction on certain items that can be carried onboard. Whether you're a frequent flyer or a first-time flyer, you need to be aware of these restrictions to avoid any hassles at the airport. Here are 8 things you definitely can't bring on a plane.