Category: U.S. Passport

Massive Backlog of US Passport Applications Sparks Flood of Complaints to Congress

A major backlog of U.S. passport applications has spurred a flood of calls by angry American travelers to House and Senate offices on Capitol Hill, as the delays worsen. Congressional offices are scrambling to address the issue at the height of the summer travel season, as many desperate constituents plea for help in dealing with unprecedented passport…


More Than 4,000 US Passport Holders Plus Families Evacuated From Afghanistan: Pentagon

The United States has evacuated more than 4,000 American passport holders plus their families from Afghanistan in the ongoing airlift from Kabul, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday. “We expect that number to grow in coming days,” Kirby said. There was a delay in reporting the figures because U.S. officials were focused on getting…