What is happening with U.S. State Department layoffs?

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The U.S. State Department is preparing to notify employees about upcoming layoffs as part of a reorganization under the Trump administration, aiming to streamline operations and align with the 'America First' agenda. Layoff notices are expected soon, with terminations possibly beginning as early as Friday. The department has proposed cutting 10% of its 18,000 domestic employees, a move facing criticism from retired diplomats and officials.

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U.S. State Department tells staff planned layoffs will begin soon

Reuters

15 hours ago

U.S. State Department tells staff planned layoffs will begin soon

The State Department will soon notify employees affected by planned layoffs as part of a reorganization to streamline operations under the Trump administration.

U.S. State Department tells staff planned layoffs will begin soon

Reuters

15 hours ago

U.S. State Department tells staff planned layoffs will begin soon

No official date has been given for layoff notices, but terminations are widely expected to begin as soon as Friday.

U.S. State Department tells staff planned layoffs will begin soon

Reuters

15 hours ago

U.S. State Department tells staff planned layoffs will begin soon

The Supreme Court recently allowed the administration to resume mass government job cuts, potentially leading to tens of thousands of layoffs.

U.S. State Department tells staff planned layoffs will begin soon

Reuters

15 hours ago

U.S. State Department tells staff planned layoffs will begin soon

The department has proposed laying off 10 percent of its 18,000 domestic employees.

U.S. State Department tells staff planned layoffs will begin soon

Reuters

15 hours ago

U.S. State Department tells staff planned layoffs will begin soon

More than 130 retired diplomats and former senior officials issued an open letter criticizing the overhaul and layoffs, especially the firing of experienced Foreign Service officers.

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