If the federal government shuts down on Oct. 1, will it mean long waits at the airport or flight delays? Here's what we know about the travel impacts.

The Department of State estimates four to six weeks for routine service, with two to three weeks for expedited service, for new passports and renewal applications.

Here's how to check your passport status after submitting an application for a new passport or renewing an old one, and what to do if it's taking too long.

A federal shutdown will impact people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains how these effects ...