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US state department layoffs: Trump administration orders workforce reduction; over 1300 employees affected

IndiaTimes Saturday, 12 July 2025 ()
The US State Department has laid off over 1,300 employees, including civil service employees and foreign service officers, as part of the Trump administration's plan to reduce its workforce by approximately 15%. This move, framed as a reorganization to eliminate duplicate offices, has drawn criticism from Democratic senators who argue it weakens U.S. diplomacy amid global instability.
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