News

Government Executive5d
Here's where the State Department is planning its layoffs and changes
Various national security offices, as well as units that cover Asia and the Middle East, will be consolidated or slashed.
DOGE vowed to make government more ‘efficient’ — but it’s doing the opposite
New procedures and requirements — some implemented in the name of improving operations — are slowing down federal agencies.
Axios on MSN5d
State Department seeking to create an "Office of Remigration" in wide restructuring
The State Department plans to create an "Office of Remigration" in a sweeping reorganization drive tied to the Trump ...
State Department scraps office dedicated to relocating Afghan allies
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security The Big ...
iHeart on MSN5d
State Department Unveils Massive Reorganization Plan
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is spearheading a significant reorganization of the U.S. State Department, aiming to eliminate ...
State Department to ramp up screening, social media vetting for student visa applicants as interviews paused
The State Department is poised to increase its social media vetting for those applying for student and exchange visitor visas ...
Irish Star on MSN5d
State Department planning major overhaul to eliminate 3,400 jobs and cut more global aid programs
The State Department has sent Congress a plan to reorganize itself that includes up to 18% staffing cuts, even deeper than ...
State Department notifies Congress of reorganization plan with bigger cuts to programs and staff
WASHINGTON — The State Department on Thursday notified Congress of an updated reorganization of the massive agency, proposing ...
State Department orders embassies to pause new student visa appointments as it moves to expand social media vetting
The US State Department has instructed US embassies and consulates around the world to pause new student visa appointments as ...