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1. Background of the Founding / 2. Core Ideals and Policy Platform / 3. Current Status / 4. Future Prospects / 5. Projected Impact on South Korea On July 5, 2025, Elon Musk declared the founding of a new political organization, the “America Party.” This announcement came on the heels of rising tensions within U.S. politics—particularly in response to the controversial “Big Beautiful Bill,” growing ideological distance from the Republican Party, and an increasingly public rift with former President Donald Trump. Musk positioned his party as a pragmatic force representing the disenchanted center, aiming to gain strategic footholds in both houses of Congress. Yet despite its bold rhetoric, the movement faces steep institutional, legal, and perceptual barriers, leaving its future highly uncertain. Although the party may not directly impact South Korea, its ripple effects could still shape areas like global technology policy, platform regulation, and alliance diplomacy. 1...

TSA Ends 20-Year-Old Shoe Removal Policy at Security Checkpoints On July 8, 2025 , the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially announced that passengers will no longer be required to remove their shoes at security checkpoints in airports across the country. This marks a major shift in post-9/11 aviation security measures and aims to reduce inconvenience for travelers. What Has Changed? Previous Rule: Since a 2006 attempted shoe bombing incident, all airline passengers were required to remove their shoes at TSA checkpoints. New Policy: As of July 2025, passengers at all U.S. airports are allowed to keep their shoes on when passing through security—regardless of PreCheck status. Where Is This Being Implemented? While initially rolled out in select airports, the policy is now being expanded nationwide.  Pilot airports included: Baltimore/Washington (BWI) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) Philadelphia (PHL) Portland (PDX) Piedmont Triad (GSO – Nort...