Did anyone traveled domestically while pending stem opt application? Advisable?

I am done with biometrics. but waiting after that. Both OPT EAD and drivers license have expired. Texas DPS isnt issuing me new license either due to pending application. So no real ID. Nothing illegal just mid application stage and working with the automatic 180 days extension of EAD.

Is passport, i20 enuogh to travel. Or should i avoid it due to recent news of detention in airport.