Trump administration proposes State Department cuts in overhaul

The Trump administration asked Boston for a meeting about antisemitism. Then it went quiet. - The Boston Globe

City officials say they have not heard from the Justice Department about the meeting that was to take place Wednesday.

State Department to cut thousands of staff, shutter more than 100 foreign offices

A 15% cut to domestic staff will result in more than 2,000 employees losing their jobs -- including around 700 at the department's Foggy Bottom headquarters

Trump administration proposes State Department cuts in overhaul

The cuts involve some 130 of the more than 700 agency offices within the State Department.

US: State Department to eliminate over 100 bureaus, offices

The Trump administration's "America First" mandate will see the State Department reduce its staff by 15%. The Office of Global Women's Issues is one of those expected to be cut.

Marco Rubio announces sweeping reorganisation of US state department

Secretary of state says overhaul of department will close a number of overseas missions and reduce staffThe secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has announced a proposed reorganisation of the US state department as part of what he called an effort to reform it amid criticism from the Trump White House over the execution of US diplomacy.The reorganisation will close a number of overseas missions, reduce staff and minimise offices dedicated to promoti…

US plans to reduce diplomatic presence could be part of wider change in US-Africa ties

According to a leaked memo from the US State Department, Washington could seek to drastically cut back on its diplomatic and political presence on the African continent. The plans may be part of a wider bid by Washington to durably change its relationship with Africa.