• Investing
  • Stock
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Portfolio Performance Today
Economy

State Department to begin mass layoffs of about 1,800 employees in coming days

by July 11, 2025
by July 11, 2025

The State Department informed U.S.-based employees on Thursday that it would soon begin laying off nearly 2,000 workers after the recent Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to move forward with mass job cuts as part of its efforts to downsize the federal workforce.

The agency’s reorganization plan was first unveiled in April by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to eliminate functions and offices the department considered to be redundant. In February, President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing Rubio to revamp the foreign service to ensure that the president’s foreign policy is ‘faithfully’ implemented.

Employees affected by the agency’s ‘reduction in force’ would be notified soon, Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Michael Rigas told employees in an email on Thursday.

‘First and foremost, we want to thank them for their dedication and service to the United States,’ Rigas said in the email.

‘Every effort has been made to support our colleagues who are departing, including those who opted into the Deferred Resignation Programs … On behalf of Department leadership, we extend our gratitude for your hard work and commitment to executing this reorganization and for your ongoing dedication to advancing U.S. national interests across the world,’ he added.

The department did not specify on Thursday how many people would be fired, but in its plans to Congress sent in May, it had proposed laying off about 1,800 employees of the 18,000 estimated domestic workforce. Another 1,575 were estimated to have taken deferred resignations.

The plans to Congress did not state how many of these workers would be from the civil service and how many from the foreign service, but it did say that more than 300 of the department’s 734 bureaus and offices would be streamlined, merged or eliminated.

Once affected staff have been notified, the department ‘will enter the final stage of its reorganization and focus its attention on delivering results-driven diplomacy,’ Rigas said in the email to colleagues.

The expectation is for the terminations to start as soon as Friday.

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters earlier on Thursday that the only reason there had been a delay in implementing force reductions is because the courts have stepped in, as she said the mass layoffs would be happening quickly.

‘There has been a delay – not to our interests, but because of the courts,’ Bruce noted. ‘It’s been difficult when you know you need to get something done for the benefit of everyone.’

‘When something is too large to operate, too bureaucratic, to actually function, and to deliver projects, or action, it has to change,’ she said.

Reuters contributed to this report.

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS

0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail

previous post
Why Trump’s Copper Tariffs Will Hurt US Industry — and Help China
next post
‘It will happen quickly’: State Dept poised to act after Supreme Court green-lights agency layoffs

Related Posts

Why Americans Should Fear Washington in Intel’s Boardroom

August 25, 2025

CrossFit Reminds Us Who’s Really Running Your Life

August 25, 2025

Trump Plays for All the Federal Reserve Marbles

August 25, 2025

CrossFit Reminds Us Who’s Really Running Your Life

August 25, 2025

Trump Plays for All the Federal Reserve Marbles

August 25, 2025

Why Americans Should Fear Washington in Intel’s Boardroom

August 25, 2025

Israel set to launch Gaza City offensive: High...

August 25, 2025

Russia looks to update nuclear program amid ‘colossal...

August 25, 2025

New RNC chair Joe Gruters vows to ‘ride...

August 25, 2025

Trump gave the Oval Office a gilded makeover...

August 25, 2025

Stay updated with the latest news, exclusive offers, and special promotions. Sign up now and be the first to know! As a member, you'll receive curated content, insider tips, and invitations to exclusive events. Don't miss out on being part of something special.

By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

Recent Posts

  • Why Americans Should Fear Washington in Intel’s Boardroom

    August 25, 2025
  • Trump Plays for All the Federal Reserve Marbles

    August 25, 2025
  • CrossFit Reminds Us Who’s Really Running Your Life

    August 25, 2025
  • Telit Cinterion Enables 5G Connectivity for NVIDIA Jetson Thor to Accelerate the Future of Mobile AI Robotics

    August 25, 2025
  • Securing the Supply Chain: Protecting IP in IoT Manufacturing

    August 25, 2025
  • LG Innotek Promotes ‘Next-generation Digital Key Solution’

    August 25, 2025

Editors’ Picks

  • 1

    Meta executives eligible for 200% salary bonus under new pay structure

    February 21, 2025
  • 2

    Walmart earnings preview: What to expect before Thursday’s opening bell

    February 20, 2025
  • 3

    New FBI leader Kash Patel tapped to run ATF as acting director

    February 23, 2025
  • 4

    Anthropic’s newly released Claude 3.7 Sonnet can ‘think’ as long as the user wants before giving an answer

    February 25, 2025
  • 5

    Nvidia’s investment in SoundHound wasn’t all that significant after all

    March 1, 2025
  • 6

    Cramer reveals a sub-sector of technology that can withstand Trump tariffs

    March 1, 2025
  • 7

    Elon Musk says federal employees must fill out productivity reports or resign

    February 23, 2025

Categories

  • Economy (2,312)
  • Editor's Pick (221)
  • Investing (185)
  • Stock (1,563)
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Copyright © 2025 Portfolioperformancetoday.com All Rights Reserved.

Portfolio Performance Today
  • Investing
  • Stock
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Portfolio Performance Today
  • Investing
  • Stock
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Copyright © 2025 Portfolioperformancetoday.com All Rights Reserved.

Read alsox

Dem lawmaker seethes RFK Jr’s ‘legitimacy’ as...

May 15, 2025

Israel hits the ‘heart’ of Iran’s nuclear...

June 13, 2025

The Committee to Destroy the World (Economy)

March 11, 2025