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US Cuts Citizenship Renunciation Fee by 80% to $450
SolutionsMar 18

US Cuts Citizenship Renunciation Fee by 80% to $450

Starting next month, Americans wanting to renounce their citizenship will pay just $450 instead of $2,350. The State Department says the dramatic price drop removes a financial barrier for those making this major life decision.

Fast Company2 min read
US Slashes Citizenship Renunciation Fee 80% to $450
SolutionsMar 17

US Slashes Citizenship Renunciation Fee 80% to $450

After six years of advocacy, Americans can now renounce their citizenship for $450 instead of $2,350. The victory makes a fundamental right accessible to thousands who were priced out by the 2015 fee hike.

Egypt Independent2 min read
US Launches Freedom.gov to Break Internet Censorship
InnovationFeb 21

US Launches Freedom.gov to Break Internet Censorship

The State Department just unveiled a free app that gives people in censored countries access to an open internet. Freedom.gov arrives as billions face digital restrictions from China to Iran.

Fox News Politics2 min read
NFL Partners with State Department for Global Diplomacy
SolutionsJan 31

NFL Partners with State Department for Global Diplomacy

The NFL and U.S. State Department just launched a historic partnership to spread American football around the world as a force for good. Through Super Bowls, international games, and the 2028 Olympics, they'll use sports to build bridges across cultures.

Fox News Sports2 min read
US Streamlines Visas for 10 Million World Cup Fans
InnovationJan 21

US Streamlines Visas for 10 Million World Cup Fans

The State Department just launched a new system to fast-track visas for soccer fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with millions expected from around the globe. The FIFA PASS program will help ticket holders get prioritized appointments and bring 500 extra staff to process applications.

Fox News Sports2 min read