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State Department Closes Disinformation Office Amid Censorship Claims

4/16/2025

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The State Department is set to close R/FIMI, an office created to fight foreign disinformation, amid conservative claims of censorship. Launched in 2024, it faced backlash over perceived bias from its predecessor. This shutdown raises concerns about the U.S. vulnerability to disinformation threats from adversaries like Russia and China.

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The State Department is set to close R/FIMI, an office created to fight foreign disinformation, amid conservative claims of censorship. Launched in 2024, it faced backlash over perceived bias from its predecessor. This shutdown raises concerns about the U.S. vulnerability to disinformation threats from adversaries like Russia and China.