Tommy Piggott

is releasing a limited edition U.S.

passport to commemorate America's 250th anniversary in July.

He says in a written statement that the passports will feature, in his words, customized artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same security features.

The new designs will be available only at the Washington Passport Agency, and until they run out, the State Department posted a picture of one page with Trump's formal portrait over the Declaration of Independence.

It also includes his signature in gold lettering.

Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the United Nations.

State Department spokesperson Tommy Piggott says the U.S.

is releasing a limited edition U.S.

passport to commemorate America's 250th anniversary in July.

He says in a written statement that the passports will feature, in his words, customized artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same security features.

The new designs will be available only at the Washington Passport Agency, and until they run out, the State Department posted a picture of one page with Trump's formal portrait over the Declaration of Independence.

It also includes his signature in gold lettering.

Michelle Killiman, NPR News, the United Nations.

Under a Biden administration role, State Department promotion boards had to consider a staffer's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

State Department spokesperson Tommy Piggott calls that an ideological litmus test that penalized competent and deserving government officials.

And he says the Trump administration rewards excellence.

According to a cable seen by NPR, close to 300 State Department employees will be receiving pay increases and retroactive promotions.

having been denied that under the Biden-era DEI rules.

Rubio's State Department replaced DEI with Fidelity in its list of what to consider for promotions.

Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.