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State Department Removes DEI Standards, Restitution for Hundreds

11/20/2025

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Hundreds of State Department employees will receive restitution after a review found they were denied promotions due to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standards.
Secretary Marco Rubio announced removal of DEI criteria from promotion process, enabling approximately 295 employees to receive pay increases and commendations.
A State Department official criticized the Biden administration for ideological tests on civil servants and Biden's 2021 executive order aimed to advance equity across agencies.

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Hundreds of State Department employees will receive restitution after a review found they were denied promotions due to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standards.
Secretary Marco Rubio announced removal of DEI criteria from promotion process, enabling approximately 295 employees to receive pay increases and commendations.
A State Department official criticized the Biden administration for ideological tests on civil servants and Biden's 2021 executive order aimed to advance equity across agencies.