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State Department Splits Into 132 Offices

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April 23, 2025 0 Neutral General
State Department Splits Into 132 Offices

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a reorganization that will cut 18 percent of headquarters staff and break the agency into 132 mission-focused offices to create “leaner, faster diplomacy.” Supporters hail modernization; critics fear siloed expertise and sagging morale.

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