Secretary Marco Rubio cuts 1,300 jobs at State Department, facing criticism over risks to national security.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is implementing significant reductions in force at the State Department, affecting over 1,300 employees. Critics argue that these cuts undermine national security by removing skilled diplomats and ignoring legal protections for veteran employees. The move is seen as a retreat from global leadership, potentially allowing adversaries to exploit the U.S.'s diminished diplomatic presence. Democrats in Congress are demanding explanations and are concerned about the loss of critical expertise.