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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Marco Rubio announces cancellation of most USAid programs live

USAID cancels 83% of its programs, reallocating funds to State Department.
Darren Beattie, acting under secretary, has a controversial past and has insulted Rubio.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Marco Rubio and Elon Musk Had Knock-Down, Drag-Out Fight on Thursday and Trump Sided With Rubio

Elon Musk and Marco Rubio had a heated confrontation during a Cabinet meeting, with President Trump stepping in to support Rubio.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Critics Call Rubio's Overhaul Plan a Blow to U.S. Values

Marco Rubio's restructuring plan will significantly reduce the State Department's focus on human rights and democracy, merging key offices into other departments.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
20 hours ago

Marco Rubio had trouble sipping water but now has no problem drinking the Kool-Aid

Marco Rubio has shifted from a likable politician to a loyal enforcer of Donald Trump, losing respect in the process.
US news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

State Department to cut thousands of staff, shutter more than 100 foreign offices

The State Department plans to lay off 2,000 staffers and close 132 offices abroad, signaling significant cuts under the 'America First' strategy.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Marco Rubio announces cancellation of most USAid programs live

USAID cancels 83% of its programs, reallocating funds to State Department.
Darren Beattie, acting under secretary, has a controversial past and has insulted Rubio.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Marco Rubio and Elon Musk Had Knock-Down, Drag-Out Fight on Thursday and Trump Sided With Rubio

Elon Musk and Marco Rubio had a heated confrontation during a Cabinet meeting, with President Trump stepping in to support Rubio.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Critics Call Rubio's Overhaul Plan a Blow to U.S. Values

Marco Rubio's restructuring plan will significantly reduce the State Department's focus on human rights and democracy, merging key offices into other departments.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
20 hours ago

Marco Rubio had trouble sipping water but now has no problem drinking the Kool-Aid

Marco Rubio has shifted from a likable politician to a loyal enforcer of Donald Trump, losing respect in the process.
US news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

State Department to cut thousands of staff, shutter more than 100 foreign offices

The State Department plans to lay off 2,000 staffers and close 132 offices abroad, signaling significant cuts under the 'America First' strategy.
more#marco-rubio
#workforce-reduction
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

State Dept. cuts poised to be more severe than previously outlined with 3,400 employees on the chopping block

State Department job cuts will affect approximately 3,400 employees, significant beyond initial estimates.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Here's where the State Department is planning its layoffs and changes

The State Department plans significant structural reductions to streamline operations, impacting over 3,400 employees and consolidating more than 300 offices.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

State Dept. cuts poised to be more severe than previously outlined with 3,400 employees on the chopping block

State Department job cuts will affect approximately 3,400 employees, significant beyond initial estimates.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Here's where the State Department is planning its layoffs and changes

The State Department plans significant structural reductions to streamline operations, impacting over 3,400 employees and consolidating more than 300 offices.
more#workforce-reduction
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US plans to close European consulates and cut state department workforce

The US State Department plans to reduce its diplomatic footprint in Western Europe amidst significant workforce cutbacks.
US news
fromtime.com
1 week ago

The Trump Administration is Trying to Change the Historical Definition of Human Rights

The Trump Administration is revising human rights reports, omitting key information on various rights issues.
The Country Reports play a vital role in influencing U.S. foreign aid and promoting human rights monitoring.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump draft order calls for drastic restructure of state department

The Trump administration is proposing a radical restructuring of the State Department, affecting key diplomatic operations and signaling a shift from multilateral engagement.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

I Just Heard This from You': State Department Spokeswoman Learns of Major Cabinet Shake-Up From Reporters

Mike Waltz is appointed as U.S. Ambassador to the UN, while Marco Rubio becomes acting National Security Adviser.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

USAID terminates nearly all its remaining employees

Trump administration plans to terminate nearly all USAID employees.
The agency's functions are being transferred to the State Department.
Staff can choose to remain active or take voluntary leave.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US plans to close European consulates and cut state department workforce

The US State Department plans to reduce its diplomatic footprint in Western Europe amidst significant workforce cutbacks.
US news
fromtime.com
1 week ago

The Trump Administration is Trying to Change the Historical Definition of Human Rights

The Trump Administration is revising human rights reports, omitting key information on various rights issues.
The Country Reports play a vital role in influencing U.S. foreign aid and promoting human rights monitoring.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump draft order calls for drastic restructure of state department

The Trump administration is proposing a radical restructuring of the State Department, affecting key diplomatic operations and signaling a shift from multilateral engagement.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

I Just Heard This from You': State Department Spokeswoman Learns of Major Cabinet Shake-Up From Reporters

Mike Waltz is appointed as U.S. Ambassador to the UN, while Marco Rubio becomes acting National Security Adviser.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

USAID terminates nearly all its remaining employees

Trump administration plans to terminate nearly all USAID employees.
The agency's functions are being transferred to the State Department.
Staff can choose to remain active or take voluntary leave.
more#trump-administration
#diplomacy
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Draft Order Would Drastically Overhaul U.S. State Department

The draft White House executive order aims to drastically restructure the State Department by eliminating Africa operations and key offices.
The changes include potential layoffs of foreign service officers and a shift to using artificial intelligence for operations.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Draft Order Would Drastically Overhaul U.S. State Department

The draft White House executive order aims to drastically restructure the State Department by eliminating Africa operations and key offices.
The changes include potential layoffs of foreign service officers and a shift to using artificial intelligence for operations.
more#diplomacy
#travel-advisory
more#travel-advisory
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Former State Department analyst pleads guilty to embezzling more than $650K

A former State Department analyst embezzled over $650,000, abusing her authority to write checks to herself and others.
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Everything Is the 'Twitter Files' Now

Beattie has decided to marshal the power of his office in what his fellow State Department employees described as "unusual" and "improper" ways to conduct a political witch hunt.
Media industry
#us-government
more#us-government
US news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Duke star Khaman Maluach could be deported under new Trump policy - after losing Final Four heartbreaker

South Sudanese visa holders, including Duke's Khaman Maluach, may face deportation due to new regulations by the State Department.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Hunter Biden got Obama State Department to help Burisma subsidy, new bombshell letter shows: 'See where our interests may overlap'

Hunter Biden received State Department assistance for Burisma from the Obama administration, underlines his political connections.
#national-security
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

State Dept. Plans to Close Diplomatic Missions and Fire Employees Overseas

U.S. State Department plans to close consulates could weaken global influence and national security.
US news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

US considering travel ban on 11 countries, New York Times reports

Trump administration considers banning travel from 11 countries, including Afghanistan and North Korea.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

State Dept. Plans to Close Diplomatic Missions and Fire Employees Overseas

U.S. State Department plans to close consulates could weaken global influence and national security.
US news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

US considering travel ban on 11 countries, New York Times reports

Trump administration considers banning travel from 11 countries, including Afghanistan and North Korea.
more#national-security
#elon-musk
Cars
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A new document undercuts Trump admin's denials about $400 million Tesla deal

The State Department's plan to award Tesla a $400 million contract for armored vehicles has been put on hold, raising questions of intention.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Reports Surface of Spat Between Marco Rubio and Elon Musk

Elon Musk's governance style faces pushback from White House officials, indicating a potential end to his unchecked influence over the executive branch.
Cars
fromFuturism
3 months ago

There's Something Very Sketchy Going on With the Government Trying to Buy $400 Million in Armored Teslas

Concerns over potential conflict of interest arise from planned $400 million spending on armored electric vehicles linked to Elon Musk.
Cars
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A new document undercuts Trump admin's denials about $400 million Tesla deal

The State Department's plan to award Tesla a $400 million contract for armored vehicles has been put on hold, raising questions of intention.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Reports Surface of Spat Between Marco Rubio and Elon Musk

Elon Musk's governance style faces pushback from White House officials, indicating a potential end to his unchecked influence over the executive branch.
Cars
fromFuturism
3 months ago

There's Something Very Sketchy Going on With the Government Trying to Buy $400 Million in Armored Teslas

Concerns over potential conflict of interest arise from planned $400 million spending on armored electric vehicles linked to Elon Musk.
more#elon-musk
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Study Abroad Funding Is Paused, Leaving Some Students Stranded

Funding pause on international grants affects thousands of students' study-abroad experiences and financial stability.
#gender-identity
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trans Travelers' Passports Are in Limbo as Lawsuits Against Trump's Order Play Out

Transgender individuals face challenges updating passport gender markers due to an executive order affecting State Department policies.
Many are left uncertain about the status of their applications amidst changing regulations.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trans Travelers' Passports Are in Limbo as Lawsuits Against Trump's Order Play Out

Transgender individuals face challenges updating passport gender markers due to an executive order affecting State Department policies.
Many are left uncertain about the status of their applications amidst changing regulations.
more#gender-identity
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

US drops wording saying it does not support Taiwan independence

The US State Department updated Taiwan's webpage, omitting the phrase denying support for Taiwan independence, signaling a shift in diplomatic language.
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