On October 1, 2025, the U.S. government shut down after Congress failed to pass the 12 annual appropriations bills ...

Merchant mariners aboard the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) prepare for a replenishment-at-sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) on Jan. 24, 2020. (U.S.

U.S. passport application processing times increased up to 13 weeks ahead of summer travels during this year’s unprecedented demand. Getty Images Passport processing times have extended again as U.S.

Dr. Carreón Foundation (DCF) invites high school seniors and college students to apply for a 2026 scholarship with the ...

U.S. passport books and cards hit an all-time record high with more than 24 million issued over the last 12 months, the State Department announced Monday. With the post-pandemic rush of applications ...

The wait for a U.S. passport may be back to normal after a pandemic-induced backlog. By Derek M. Norman Among the many aspects of travel that the pandemic disrupted, one issue was more bureaucratic — ...

If you need to apply for or renew a U.S. Passport, it’s best to be proactive and allow more time than usual. The U.S. State Department is warning of extended processing delays, which can take several ...

Processing times for new and renewed passports have increased again. The updated timeline, 10 to 13 weeks, leaves some would-be travelers feeling desperate. By Isabella Kwai With international travel ...

The forms, part of the agency’s upgraded CTP Portal Next Generation, let applicants create, validate and submit premarket ...