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#state-department

The State Department is investigating whether Harvard University will remain part of a government program that provides American visas for international students and researchers.

The State Department is described as a bloated, overly bureaucratic institution that has lost its effectiveness since the end of the Cold War, showcasing risks in its approach.

A State Department spokesperson stated that mission-critical functions will be integrated elsewhere in the department, indicating that many offices eliminated had an outdated or duplicative purpose.

The State Department is set to begin firing more than 1,300 people, with plans to downsize affecting approximately 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign service officers.

In the greatest country on Earth, next to Israel, it's an honor to be able to make a difference, said Bruce, sparking controversy over U.S.-Israel relations.

Judge Julia Kobick's expansion of the injunction mandates the State Department to issue passports to all transgender and nonbinary applicants, reinforcing protections against discrimination.

The State Department plans to eliminate or consolidate over 300 offices and bureaus, affecting 3,400 employees and aiming to streamline bureaucratic functions.

"There is almost no precedent for them to change a list of finalists sent by a host country," Rice said.

On April 16, the State Department updated Burkina Faso's travel advisory to reflect specific risk to dual nationals. For travelers with dual nationality, local authorities may not recognize your U.S. nationality if you are also a national of Burkina Faso.

Mr. Marocco's critics said they planned to continue scrutinizing how he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have gutted foreign aid.