Spouses of Military Personnel, Overseas Foreign Service Exempted from Return-to-Office DirectiveRemote work arrangements for military and Foreign Service spouses are to be continued as exceptions to return-to-office directives.
How Trump Can Remake the State DepartmentPresidents historically faced resistance from the State Department, but the challenges faced by Trump’s administration were unprecedented.
Recall of USAID's global workforce causes havoc and distressThe Trump administration's recall of USAID overseas staff creates chaos and fears of halted aid missions.
Trump administration prepares to withdraw USAID staff from overseas posts by weekendThe State Department is recalling all USAID personnel from overseas by this weekend.
Trump Administration to Lay Off Nearly All of USAID StaffThe Trump administration plans to drastically reduce U.S.A.I.D. staffing, affecting critical humanitarian aid operations.
State Department Alums Take Aim at Foreign Service ReformThe Hudson Institute panel advocates for significant State Department reforms focusing on merit-based hiring and efficiency, particularly under the incoming Trump administration.
How Trump Can Remake the State DepartmentPresidents historically faced resistance from the State Department, but the challenges faced by Trump’s administration were unprecedented.
Recall of USAID's global workforce causes havoc and distressThe Trump administration's recall of USAID overseas staff creates chaos and fears of halted aid missions.
Trump administration prepares to withdraw USAID staff from overseas posts by weekendThe State Department is recalling all USAID personnel from overseas by this weekend.
Trump Administration to Lay Off Nearly All of USAID StaffThe Trump administration plans to drastically reduce U.S.A.I.D. staffing, affecting critical humanitarian aid operations.
State Department Alums Take Aim at Foreign Service ReformThe Hudson Institute panel advocates for significant State Department reforms focusing on merit-based hiring and efficiency, particularly under the incoming Trump administration.
Scores of Senior Diplomats Are Leaving Posts as Trump Takes OfficeRapid and extensive resignations of senior diplomats during Trump's transition may risk critical institutional knowledge.
Perspective | Sen. Kaine wants more career, fewer political-fundraising ambassadorsSen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) seeks legislation to ensure competence and professionalism in ambassador appointments.
Scores of Senior Diplomats Are Leaving Posts as Trump Takes OfficeRapid and extensive resignations of senior diplomats during Trump's transition may risk critical institutional knowledge.
Perspective | Sen. Kaine wants more career, fewer political-fundraising ambassadorsSen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) seeks legislation to ensure competence and professionalism in ambassador appointments.
I'm 52 with a few million in the bank and a juicy government pension - should I just finally quit my job?The Foreign Service offers unique lifestyle advantages, but weighing personal fulfillment against job security and financial stability is crucial.