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July 16, 2025

'It's sort of scary': Officials flag surprising revelations from deep State Department cuts

Senior officials eliminate 3,000 positions in the biggest State Department reorganization since the Cold War, citing waste while critics warn of damage to U.S. diplomacy.

July 11, 2025

State Department to axe 1,800 employees

Nearly 2,000 State Department employees face layoffs in a reorganization plan that amounts to a 15% workforce reduction under the Trump administration.

July 10, 2025

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.

July 9, 2025

Watchdog backs Rubio’s sanctions on UN official over ‘shameful efforts’ targeting US, Israel

The State Department confirmed sanctions were imposed on UN official Francesca Albanese over efforts targeting U.S. and Israeli officials through the ICC.

July 3, 2025

Rubio recalls top US diplomat from Colombia after 'baseless' statements from officials

Rubio recalled the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires from Colombia amid tensions after "baseless statements" from Colombian officials, while affirming Colombia remains an essential partner.

June 28, 2025

Rubio condemns Iran's 'unacceptable' threats against IAEA director

Iran bans IAEA Director Rafael Mariano Grossi and removes nuclear facility surveillance amid accusations, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls for the safety of IAEA personnel monitoring Iran's nuclear program.

June 28, 2025

Marco Rubio holds first meeting with families of hostages held by Hamas

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held his first official meeting with the families of the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza amid the terror group's ongoing war with Israel.

June 26, 2025

Rubio announces new visa restrictions on families of fentanyl traffickers

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions on Thursday that he called “necessary" to “deter and dismantle" the flow of deadly fentanyl into the United States.

June 20, 2025

Judge Boasberg orders Rubio to refer Trump officials' Signal messages to DOJ to ensure preservation

Judge Boasberg said Trump officials likely neglected record-keeping duties using auto-deleting Signal messages and ordered Rubio to refer existing messages to the Justice Department

June 20, 2025

Trump and Rubio secure Rwanda-Congo peace treaty amid Pakistan's Nobel Prize nomination

President Trump announces treaty between Rwanda and Congo, as Pakistan nominates him for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize despite his claims he won't receive one for his diplomatic efforts.