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State Department starts firing more than 1,350 workers in Trump's shake-up of diplomatic corps

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The State Department began firing more than 1,350 U.S.-based employees on Friday as the administration of President Donald Trump presses ahead with an unprecedented overhaul of its diplomatic corps, a move critics say will undermine U.S. ability to defend and promote U.S. interests abroad.

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 1d

State Department is firing over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan

The department has begun sending layoff notices to 1,107 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers with assignments in the United States.

Newsweek on MSN · 19h

Applause as teary State Department workers exit after mass firings

Videos show emotional scenes as tearful State Department employees emerge to applause from colleagues after being abruptly fired.

Trump, Xi and China

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Rubio meets China's Wang amid trade tensions, says good chance of Trump-Xi talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday he had "positive and constructive" talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as the two major powers vied to push their agendas in Asia at a time of tension over Washington's tariff offensive.

CNN on MSN · 1d

‘High probability’ Trump and Xi will meet this year, Rubio says

There is a “high probability” that US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will meet this year, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Rubio Says Xi-Trump Summit Likely After Meeting China Envoy

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping is likely after the top diplomats from the two countries met in Malaysia.

Texas, Trump and flash flood

NBC News · 1d

Trump surveys Texas flood damage; layoffs begin at State Department

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tour the Texas flood devastation and the State Department begins laying employees.

USA TODAY on MSN · 12h

Melania Trump tours Texas flooding devastation in subdued ensemble

First lady Melania Trump joined President Donald Trump to visit victims of the Texas floods on July 11. The first lady was pictured embracing her husband while departing the White House in a khaki-colored jacket and monochromatic army green look paired with animal print sunglasses and Converse Chuck Taylor kicks,

MSNBC · 1d

Trump tours Texas flood damage as FEMA questions grow

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is dismissing criticism of FEMA's response to the catastrophic flash floods in Texas. Former FEMA Deputy Director of Public Affairs Jeremy Edwards joins Chris Jansing to share his analysis of the response on the ground.

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Trump names Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as interim head of NASA

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is directing Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to be the interim NASA ...

Why did Trump call Hegseth Secretary of War? What it means and when it was last used

President Donald Trump referred to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as Secretary of War on a TruthSocial post Friday.

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Trump is ‘uniquely positioned to avoid’ fate of most two-term presidents, Washington Post editorial explains

The Washington Post editorial board outlined the possible paths President Trump could take to avoid becoming a lame duck and ...

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Trump's transportation secretary gets additional job title

In May, the president pulled his nomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman for the position days before his Senate vote.

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Trump calls Hegseth ‘Secretary of War’ while praising him for ‘great’ Fox News appearance that didn’t happen

Donald Trump outright called his Pentagon chief the “Secretary of War” Friday while also seemingly believing Pete Hegseth ...

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State Department enacts widespread layoffs, cutting 1,353 staff as part of reorganization

The involuntary staff reductions include 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign service employees, according to a notice sent to ...

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Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Says Trump's Tariffs 'Should've Been Done A Long Time Ago'

Anne Hathaway ‘Broke Down' on A24's ‘Mother Mary' Set and Said: ‘I Have to Apologize Because I Think What's Going to Come Out ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio makes first visit to Asia as Trump tariffs loom

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met counterparts in Southeast Asia during his first visit to the region since taking office.

Trump Administration Live Updates: State Department Tells Workers Layoffs Will Begin Soon

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a contentious executive order ending birthright ...

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