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State Department Overhaul: 1,300 Officials Laid Off Amid Cuts

7/27/2025

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The U.S. State Department faces a drastic overhaul, as more than 1,300 officials, including vital experts, are let go. Proposed budget cuts prioritize loyalty over skill, raising alarms among critics who fear this shift could weaken American diplomacy and jeopardize the nation's standing in a world fraught with challenges.

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The U.S. State Department faces a drastic overhaul, as more than 1,300 officials, including vital experts, are let go. Proposed budget cuts prioritize loyalty over skill, raising alarms among critics who fear this shift could weaken American diplomacy and jeopardize the nation's standing in a world fraught with challenges.