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Trump Administration Shifts U.S. Human Rights Focus, Sparking Outcry
The Trump administration's State Department downplayed women's and LGBTQ+ rights in its country reports, closed related offices, and prioritized free speech for conservatives in Europe, sparking concern from human rights activists and former officials who see a pattern of marginalizing vulnerable gr...
Trump Administration Shifts U.S. Human Rights Focus, Sparking Outcry
The Trump administration's State Department downplayed women's and LGBTQ+ rights in its country reports, closed related offices, and prioritized free speech for conservatives in Europe, sparking concern from human rights activists and former officials who see a pattern of marginalizing vulnerable gr...
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76% Bias Score
State Department Lays Off 1,353 Employees in Restructuring
On May 29, 2024, the US State Department laid off 1,353 employees—1,107 civil service and 246 foreign service—as part of a restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and prioritizing diplomatic goals, a move criticized for potentially weakening US diplomacy.
State Department Lays Off 1,353 Employees in Restructuring
On May 29, 2024, the US State Department laid off 1,353 employees—1,107 civil service and 246 foreign service—as part of a restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and prioritizing diplomatic goals, a move criticized for potentially weakening US diplomacy.
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32% Bias Score
State Department to Lay Off Hundreds Amidst Restructuring
The U.S. State Department will soon begin laying off up to 1,873 domestic employees as part of Secretary Rubio's restructuring plan, following a Supreme Court decision, despite concerns about weakening U.S. diplomacy during critical global conflicts.
State Department to Lay Off Hundreds Amidst Restructuring
The U.S. State Department will soon begin laying off up to 1,873 domestic employees as part of Secretary Rubio's restructuring plan, following a Supreme Court decision, despite concerns about weakening U.S. diplomacy during critical global conflicts.
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40% Bias Score
Charges Dropped Against American Academic in Thailand Defamation Case
Thai prosecutors dropped charges against American academic Paul Chambers, arrested in April for royal defamation, following concerns from the academic community and the US government; however, the decision to drop charges is still subject to review.
Charges Dropped Against American Academic in Thailand Defamation Case
Thai prosecutors dropped charges against American academic Paul Chambers, arrested in April for royal defamation, following concerns from the academic community and the US government; however, the decision to drop charges is still subject to review.
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40% Bias Score
State Department Reorganization Under Trump Administration
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a plan to reorganize the U.S. State Department, reducing staff by 15 percent, closing over 130 domestic offices, and creating a new Bureau of Emerging Threats, to better reflect President Trump's 'America First' foreign policy.
State Department Reorganization Under Trump Administration
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a plan to reorganize the U.S. State Department, reducing staff by 15 percent, closing over 130 domestic offices, and creating a new Bureau of Emerging Threats, to better reflect President Trump's 'America First' foreign policy.
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52% Bias Score
Leaked Draft Order Proposes Radical Restructuring of US State Department
A leaked draft executive order proposes a major US State Department restructuring, potentially eliminating bureaus focused on climate, human rights, and gender equality, drastically cutting sub-Saharan operations, and significantly reducing the US diplomatic presence in Canada, all by October 1st if...
Leaked Draft Order Proposes Radical Restructuring of US State Department
A leaked draft executive order proposes a major US State Department restructuring, potentially eliminating bureaus focused on climate, human rights, and gender equality, drastically cutting sub-Saharan operations, and significantly reducing the US diplomatic presence in Canada, all by October 1st if...
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48% Bias Score
State Department Layoffs Raise Concerns About US Foreign Policy Effectiveness
The US State Department laid off over 1300 employees, impacting offices focused on counterterrorism, energy diplomacy, and other key areas, raising concerns about operational effectiveness and institutional knowledge loss despite the administration's assurances.
State Department Layoffs Raise Concerns About US Foreign Policy Effectiveness
The US State Department laid off over 1300 employees, impacting offices focused on counterterrorism, energy diplomacy, and other key areas, raising concerns about operational effectiveness and institutional knowledge loss despite the administration's assurances.
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56% Bias Score
1,353 State Department Employees Laid Off in Trump Administration's Workforce Reduction
Over 1,353 US State Department employees were involuntarily laid off, following 1,500 voluntary departures, as part of the Trump administration's plan to reduce the federal workforce, impacting refugee resettlement and Afghan relocation efforts, despite criticism of undermining national security.
1,353 State Department Employees Laid Off in Trump Administration's Workforce Reduction
Over 1,353 US State Department employees were involuntarily laid off, following 1,500 voluntary departures, as part of the Trump administration's plan to reduce the federal workforce, impacting refugee resettlement and Afghan relocation efforts, despite criticism of undermining national security.
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56% Bias Score
State Department Resumes Harvard Student Visa Processing After Court Order
On Friday, the U.S. State Department, following a court order, reversed its directive to reject student and exchange visitor visas for Harvard, instructing global diplomatic offices to resume standard processing immediately.
State Department Resumes Harvard Student Visa Processing After Court Order
On Friday, the U.S. State Department, following a court order, reversed its directive to reject student and exchange visitor visas for Harvard, instructing global diplomatic offices to resume standard processing immediately.
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36% Bias Score
Rubio Announces State Department Reorganization with Staffing Cuts
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a State Department reorganization on Tuesday, involving domestic office closures and staffing cuts of 15-17% or 22%, impacting offices focused on human rights, democracy, counter-extremism, and war crimes prevention; the plan, however, is limited to domestic ...
Rubio Announces State Department Reorganization with Staffing Cuts
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a State Department reorganization on Tuesday, involving domestic office closures and staffing cuts of 15-17% or 22%, impacting offices focused on human rights, democracy, counter-extremism, and war crimes prevention; the plan, however, is limited to domestic ...
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56% Bias Score
Rubio Unveils Plan to Restructure State Department, Eliminating Hundreds of Positions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a plan to restructure the State Department, reducing the number of offices from 734 to 602 and eliminating roughly 700 Washington-based positions, driven by concerns about efficiency and alignment with national interests amidst broader federal government workf...
Rubio Unveils Plan to Restructure State Department, Eliminating Hundreds of Positions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a plan to restructure the State Department, reducing the number of offices from 734 to 602 and eliminating roughly 700 Washington-based positions, driven by concerns about efficiency and alignment with national interests amidst broader federal government workf...
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56% Bias Score
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