Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag U.S. State Department to lay off over 1,300 employees in reorganization effort.

flag The US State Department is laying off over 1,300 employees, including 1,107 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers with domestic assignments. flag This reorganization aims to streamline operations and eliminate Cold War-era redundancies. flag Critics argue the cuts will weaken America's global influence and ability to handle emerging threats. flag The department plans to reduce its domestic workforce by about 15%, affecting around 3,000 employees in total, including voluntary departures.

287 Articles