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State Department Investigates Harvard's International Student Program
The US State Department is investigating Harvard University's continued eligibility to sponsor international students under the J-1 visa program, escalating a legal battle with the Trump administration over alleged non-compliance with regulations and national security concerns.
State Department Investigates Harvard's International Student Program
The US State Department is investigating Harvard University's continued eligibility to sponsor international students under the J-1 visa program, escalating a legal battle with the Trump administration over alleged non-compliance with regulations and national security concerns.
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44% Bias Score


Trump Administration Terminates USIP Employees for Second Time
The Trump administration terminated USIP employees for a second time on July 11, despite a prior court ruling, ending crucial global conflict resolution work and aligning with broader efforts to restructure the federal government.
Trump Administration Terminates USIP Employees for Second Time
The Trump administration terminated USIP employees for a second time on July 11, despite a prior court ruling, ending crucial global conflict resolution work and aligning with broader efforts to restructure the federal government.
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52% Bias Score


Over 1,300 State Department Employees Laid Off After Supreme Court Ruling
On Friday, the State Department fired over 1,300 employees—1,107 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers—following a Supreme Court ruling that allowed President Trump's executive order for mass federal layoffs to proceed, prompting protests and concerns about weakened U.S. global influence.
Over 1,300 State Department Employees Laid Off After Supreme Court Ruling
On Friday, the State Department fired over 1,300 employees—1,107 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers—following a Supreme Court ruling that allowed President Trump's executive order for mass federal layoffs to proceed, prompting protests and concerns about weakened U.S. global influence.
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52% Bias Score


1,300+ State Department Employees Laid Off Amidst Trump's Restructuring
On Friday, over 1,300 U.S. State Department employees—1,107 civil servants and 246 Foreign Service officers—were dismissed due to President Trump's ordered cuts, prompting concerns about reduced U.S. global influence amid international conflicts.
1,300+ State Department Employees Laid Off Amidst Trump's Restructuring
On Friday, over 1,300 U.S. State Department employees—1,107 civil servants and 246 Foreign Service officers—were dismissed due to President Trump's ordered cuts, prompting concerns about reduced U.S. global influence amid international conflicts.
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56% Bias Score


State Department Announces Major Restructuring, Reducing Staff and Closing Bureaus
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a plan on Tuesday to restructure the State Department, reducing U.S. staff by 15% and closing or consolidating over 100 bureaus worldwide, reflecting the Trump administration's 'America First' policy and aiming to improve efficiency, though sparking concerns ...
State Department Announces Major Restructuring, Reducing Staff and Closing Bureaus
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a plan on Tuesday to restructure the State Department, reducing U.S. staff by 15% and closing or consolidating over 100 bureaus worldwide, reflecting the Trump administration's 'America First' policy and aiming to improve efficiency, though sparking concerns ...
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60% Bias Score


State Department Alters Human Rights Reports, Removing Key Violations
A memo obtained by NPR reveals the U.S. State Department is removing over 20 human rights violations from its annual country reports, including the rights to assembly, fair trial, and privacy, prompting concerns about the U.S.'s commitment to human rights and potentially influencing foreign aid dist...
State Department Alters Human Rights Reports, Removing Key Violations
A memo obtained by NPR reveals the U.S. State Department is removing over 20 human rights violations from its annual country reports, including the rights to assembly, fair trial, and privacy, prompting concerns about the U.S.'s commitment to human rights and potentially influencing foreign aid dist...
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64% Bias Score

State Department Rebuts Food Aid Incineration Claims, Outlines New Aid Policy
The State Department confirms 59,305 metric tons of food aid are stored, with 44,422 tons approved for distribution, refuting claims of incineration; a shift in foreign aid policy emphasizes self-reliance and private sector investment.

State Department Rebuts Food Aid Incineration Claims, Outlines New Aid Policy
The State Department confirms 59,305 metric tons of food aid are stored, with 44,422 tons approved for distribution, refuting claims of incineration; a shift in foreign aid policy emphasizes self-reliance and private sector investment.
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56% Bias Score

State Department Cuts 1,353 Jobs in Reorganization
The State Department implemented a 15% reduction in its Washington headquarters workforce, eliminating 1,353 positions including diplomats and civil servants, impacting programs on climate change, refugee issues, and democracy promotion, while the Secretary of State cited streamlining bureaucracy as...

State Department Cuts 1,353 Jobs in Reorganization
The State Department implemented a 15% reduction in its Washington headquarters workforce, eliminating 1,353 positions including diplomats and civil servants, impacting programs on climate change, refugee issues, and democracy promotion, while the Secretary of State cited streamlining bureaucracy as...
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48% Bias Score

US State Department Initiates Mass Layoffs Amidst "America First" Restructuring
Over 1350 US State Department employees, including 1107 administrative staff and 246 diplomats, will be laid off on July 11th as part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at optimizing internal processes and focusing on diplomatic priorities; the move has faced criticism for potentially weakening U...

US State Department Initiates Mass Layoffs Amidst "America First" Restructuring
Over 1350 US State Department employees, including 1107 administrative staff and 246 diplomats, will be laid off on July 11th as part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at optimizing internal processes and focusing on diplomatic priorities; the move has faced criticism for potentially weakening U...
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40% Bias Score

USAID Dissolved, State Department to Assume Foreign Aid Programs
The State Department will take over USAID's foreign assistance programs starting July 1st, after a review found that over 80% of USAID's roughly 6,200 programs were ineffective, prompting the cancellation of roughly 5,200 programs, and criticism over specific spending choices, such as $1.5 million f...

USAID Dissolved, State Department to Assume Foreign Aid Programs
The State Department will take over USAID's foreign assistance programs starting July 1st, after a review found that over 80% of USAID's roughly 6,200 programs were ineffective, prompting the cancellation of roughly 5,200 programs, and criticism over specific spending choices, such as $1.5 million f...
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64% Bias Score

State Department Restructures Human Rights Report, Sparking Criticism
The State Department revised its 2024 Human Rights Report, removing sections on LGBTQ+ issues, DEI, and certain types of discrimination, prompting criticism that the US is reducing its commitment to pressuring countries on civic and political freedoms; the department maintains the changes improve re...

State Department Restructures Human Rights Report, Sparking Criticism
The State Department revised its 2024 Human Rights Report, removing sections on LGBTQ+ issues, DEI, and certain types of discrimination, prompting criticism that the US is reducing its commitment to pressuring countries on civic and political freedoms; the department maintains the changes improve re...
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52% Bias Score

State Department Investigates Anti-Christian Bias Amidst Budget Cuts
The State Department is investigating alleged anti-Christian bias during the Biden administration (2021-2025), requesting reports of discrimination from employees and promising investigations by a government-wide task force; this comes amid concerns over budget cuts and staff reductions, and the app...

State Department Investigates Anti-Christian Bias Amidst Budget Cuts
The State Department is investigating alleged anti-Christian bias during the Biden administration (2021-2025), requesting reports of discrimination from employees and promising investigations by a government-wide task force; this comes amid concerns over budget cuts and staff reductions, and the app...
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52% Bias Score
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