Deputy Secretary Verma Travels to Sacramento, California
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Sacramento and Roseville, California, December 20. In Roseville, the Deputy Secretary will welcome approximately 750 new…
Return to Pre-Pandemic Passport Processing Times
Passport processing times have returned to our pre-pandemic norm. As of December 18, 2023, passport applications will be processed within 6-8 weeks for routine service and 2-3 weeks for expedited…
International Migrants Day – United States Department of State
On International Migrants Day, we recognize the hundreds of millions of migrants living outside of their home countries. It is imperative that countries expand lawful pathways, protect vulnerable migrants, promote…
Joint Statement on Higher Airspace Operations (HAO)
The text of the following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Canada, the European Union and its Member States (Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark,…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Defense Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony
Secretary Blinken: Good morning, everyone. To Defense Minister Häkkänen, to Foreign Minister Valtonen, so wonderful to have you here. And welcome to all of you. Welcome to the State Department.…
Advancing Global Norms for Higher Airspace Operations
High airspace continues to be transformed by new innovations, with engineers now designing and building aerial vehicles that can operate persistently at altitudes higher than 60,000 feet. New systems capable…
FTC Proposes Strengthening Children’s Privacy Rule to Further Limit Companies’ Ability to Monetize Children’s Data
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) that would place new restrictions on the use and disclosure of children’s personal information…
Federal Trade Commission Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Rule Prohibiting Junk Fees for 30 Days, until February 7, 2024
On October 11, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking public comments on a new proposed rule to prohibit junk fees, which are hidden and bogus fees that…
Qatar National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our best wishes to the State of Qatar as you celebrate your National Day. I am thankful for Qatar’s continuing…
Niger National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I congratulate the people of Niger as they celebrate Republic Day. The United States of America stands with…