State Dept laid off passport planning staff, after telling them they were exempt
The State Department eliminated an office that oversaw key components of its passport operations, as part of widespread…
Trump administration refuses to turn over court-ordered RIF list
The Trump administration is continuing to keep the details of agencies’ reorganization and staff reduction plans out of…
State Dept layoffs necessary for ‘higher quality’ workforce, deputy secretary tells lawmakers
A top State Department official who oversaw widespread layoffs last week is defending the personnel cuts, telling lawmakers…
State Department lays off 1,350 employees
Updated July 11 at 5:25 p.m. The State Department will lay off around 1,350 employees on Friday, part of…
State Dept lays off 1,350 employees as reorganization nears final phase
The State Department laid off over 1,350 employees on Friday, as part of its biggest reorganization plan in…
State Department tells employees mass layoffs are imminent
The State Department notified employees Thursday evening that widespread layoffs would be taking place “soon,” formally moving to…