Following a Supreme Court ruling, the State Department has begun laying off over 1,300 U.S.-based diplomats and staff. The move comes as the Trump administration advances its plans to reduce the size of the federal workforce.
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State Department starts laying off 1,300 staff in major purge
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Key Takeaways:
- The State Department has initiated layoffs affecting more than 1,300 U.S.-based diplomats and employees.
- The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration’s plan to reduce the federal workforce.
- Layoffs began on Friday following the court’s decision.
State Department Begins Major Layoffs
The State Department began laying off more than 1,300 U.S.-based diplomats and other employees on Friday. This significant workforce reduction follows a Supreme Court ruling that the Trump administration could proceed with plans to slash the size of the federal workforce.
Supreme Court Approves Workforce Reduction
The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could go ahead with plans to reduce the federal workforce. This decision enabled the administration to move forward with significant layoffs within the State Department.
Layoffs Affect Diplomats and Staff
The layoffs impact U.S.-based diplomats and other employees within the department. Over 1,300 positions are being eliminated as part of the workforce reduction efforts.
Administration’s Plan to Reduce Federal Workforce
The Trump administration has aimed to decrease the size of the federal workforce. The State Department’s layoffs represent a major step in implementing these plans.
