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State Department, reorganization plan

State Department to begin mass layoffs of about 1,800 employees in coming days

The State Department informed U.S.-based employees on Thursday that it would soon be laying off nearly 2,000 workers as part of a plan to downsize its domestic workforce.

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State Department begins widespread layoffs, cutting 1,353 staff as part of reorganization

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State Department is laying off over 1,300 staffers under Trump administration plan

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State Department is firing more than 1,300 staff on Friday, internal memo says

The State Department is firing more than 1,300 people on Friday as part of a dramatic overhaul of the agency, according to an internal notice seen by CNN.

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State Department Is Laying Off Over 1,300 Staffers Under Trump Administration Plan

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State Department layoffs expected as soon as Friday as reorganization takes effect

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State Department Lays off Over 1,300 Employees Under Trump Administration Plan

“In connection with the departmental reorganization … the department is streamlining domestic operations to focus on diplomatic priorities,” the notice says.

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US state department begins firings of more than 1,000 employees

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State Department to start layoffs in coming days, cutting U.S. staff by 15%

Secretary of State Marco Rubio makes 1st visit to Asia

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio makes first visit to Asia as Trump tariffs loom

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met counterparts in Southeast Asia during his first visit to the region since taking office.

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Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Says Trump's Tariffs 'Should've Been Done A Long Time Ago'

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Rubio and China’s Top Envoy Vie for Influence in Asia Over Trump’s Tariffs

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Rubio to meet China's foreign minister in Malaysia as US-Chinese tensions mount

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is wrapping his up his second and final day at a Southeast Asian security conference with a high-stakes meeting with his Chinese counterpart as tensions grow betwe...

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Rubio seeks to counter unease over Trump tariffs on first Asia trip

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Rubio speaks to Lavrov ahead of meeting of East Asia foreign ministers in Malaysia

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Rubio meets China's Wang on sidelines of ASEAN talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi Friday on the sidelines of ASEAN talks in Malaysia, where Washington's tariffs are in sharp focus.

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Rubio to meet with Russia's Lavrov, ASEAN allies in Malaysia

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Rubio Visits Asia Amid Rising U.S. Tariffs and Regional Tensions

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Rubio begins mass firings at State Department: Key takeaways

Secretary of State Marco Rubio began mass firings at the State Department on Monday, part of a reorganization plan to form a leaner foreign policy force that, he argues, will allow the United

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State Department cuts broader than anticipated, include diplomatic security

State Department to release letter to all employees Thursday evening informing them that it's officially moving to implement “targeted reduction in domestic workforce.”

Rubio’s Cuts at State Department Demote Longtime U.S. Values

Secretary of State Marco Rubio insists he is streamlining a bloated department, but critics warn the cost to America’s standing and influence could be high.

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Senate Democrats press Rubio on State Department layoffs: ‘a tool of last resort’

Senate Democrats on the Foreign Relations Committee are demanding answers within one week from Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the Trump administration’s firing of thousands of State

Someone used AI to impersonate a secretary of state - how to make sure you're not next

AI has proven itself to be a huge security risk -- even US government officials aren't safe.

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DOJ requests Minnesota’s voter information to see if state is complying with federal election law

A spokesperson for the Secretary of State's Office told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that the office hasn't yet responded to the letter.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets China's Wang Yi as trade tensions deepen

The two major powers vied to push their agendas in Asia at a time of simmering tension over a U.S. trade tariffs offensive.