The Trump administration, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is initiating a significant overhaul of the State Department, aiming to streamline operations and prioritize "America First." The reorganization involves consolidating bureaus, reducing domestic staff by 15%, and establishing a new office to oversee foreign assistance and humanitarian affairs.
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