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U.S. Shuts Down Key Anti-Disinformation Hub, Sparks Outrage

4/16/2025

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The State Department has shuttered its Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference hub, previously known as the Global Engagement Center, igniting fierce criticism from figures like Elon Musk who claim it undermines democracy. This closure raises concerns as the U.S. now lacks a dedicated force to tackle foreign disinformation from adversaries such as Russia and China.

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The State Department has shuttered its Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference hub, previously known as the Global Engagement Center, igniting fierce criticism from figures like Elon Musk who claim it undermines democracy. This closure raises concerns as the U.S. now lacks a dedicated force to tackle foreign disinformation from adversaries such as Russia and China.