Lawmakers Tell Rubio to Refrain From Mass Layoffs at State Department

Democrats say they are worried about reports that about 700 career diplomats will be fired. The agency has said it plans to lay off 2,000 employees soon.

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Judge Extends Halt on Trump Plan to Dismantle U.S.A.I.D.

For at least another week, a judge will keep a hold on a directive placing more than 2,000 employees on administrative leave and forcing the return of overseas workers.

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New Trump Executive Order Calls for ‘Reform’ to the U.S. Diplomatic Corps

“Failure to faithfully implement the president’s policy is grounds for professional discipline, including separation,” the order says.

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Judge Pauses Elements of Trump Plan to Shut Down U.S.A.I.D.

Judge Carl Nichols temporarily blocked plans to put 2,200 employees on paid leave and recall nearly all agency workers abroad. He also temporarily reinstated 500 workers already on leave.

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