Rubio: New US site lets Americans apply online for passport

The Hill - Sep 29, 2026

President Trump’s new artificial intelligence website allows for Americans to apply for passports online, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday. During a presentation announcing America.gov on Tuesday, Rubio derided the previous process of applying for and receiving a passport. “I think you would agree that American citizens deserve better than this, and that's why...

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Rubio: New US site lets Americans apply online for passport

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