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flag A U.S. State Department LGBTQ+ map project in Czechia and Slovakia sparks GOP criticism over spending and ideology.

flag Rep. Brian Mast questioned Undersecretary Sarah B. Rogers during a House hearing about a State Department-funded project involving an interactive map related to LGBTQ+ community building in Czechia and Slovakia, criticizing it as wasteful and ideologically driven. flag Mast asked how maps could be made “more gay,” prompting Rogers to acknowledge the initiative aimed to increase inclusivity, though she offered no clear explanation. flag She later apologized to Czechia and Slovakia, emphasizing diplomacy should focus on core American principles. flag Republicans cited the project and other public diplomacy efforts as misaligned with U.S. interests, sparking debate over funding priorities.

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