US passport delays and staffing shortages snarl summer plans

It might be wishful thinking if you are seeking a valid U.S. passport for your next trip. You’ll need to buckle up for a very different journey before you step anywhere near an airport. A backlog of U.S. passport applications has disrupted summer travel plans for many. The State Department is facing staff shortages and the passport agency is flooded with a record-busting 500,000 applications per week. The wait time for a regular passport is now 13 weeks. Read the full story here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/videos/watch-us-passport-delays-and-staffing-shortages-snarl-summer-plans Check out our website: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/