The department says the cuts, part of a reorganization that will see 3,000 total personnel reductions, will slash redundancy and walk back growth over the last 25 years.

State Department to release letter to all employees Thursday evening informing them that it's officially moving to implement “targeted reduction in domestic workforce.”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s plan to downsize a “bloated” department had been on hold after a court ruling.

Foreign service officers face new hiring criteria as State Department removes DEI requirements and adds "fidelity" as a core precept, part of efforts to restructure the department.

State Department eliminates 132 offices and cuts 15% of Washington staff in Marco Rubio's sweeping overhaul criticized as diplomatic vandalism.

A state agency fell short in implementing elements of Gov. JB Pritzker’s landmark climate bill, an Illinois auditor general’s investigation found.

The State Department is firing more than 1,300 employees on Friday in line with a dramatic reorganization plan unveiled by the Trump administration earlier this year, a move that critics say will damage America’s global leadership and efforts to counter threats abroad.

The U.S. State Department is set to notify affected employees as part of a reorganization under President Trump's administration. This restructuring aims to align foreign policy with the 'America First' agenda,

Instead of pursuing privatization, Copley called for the state leaders to use funds from the state’s budget reserves toward better pay for health care staff and system upgrades.

WASHINGTON: A plan to overhaul the US State Department and lay off employees is moving into the implementation