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US State Department Announces Layoffs
The U.S. State Department announced layoffs of approximately 200 foreign service members as part of a broader reduction in force, amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
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The Hill
Rep. Russell Fry (R-S.C.) said Monday that Iran is like a “petulant child” amid the ongoing conflict with the U.S., adding that the country is “trying to wait out” President Trump. “I think you're — what you're seeing right now — is, Iran test this administration. I think they're, they're much like
2026-05-05 21:51 UTC
The Hill
The State Department on Tuesday officially terminated the employment of approximately 200 foreign service members as part of a reduction in force (RIF), part of more than 1,300 layoffs at the agency over the past year. State framed the layoffs as part of what the Trump administration describes as a
2026-05-05 21:58 UTC