NYT > U.S. News Lawmakers Tell Rubio to Refrain From Mass Layoffs at State Department Par :Edward Wong and Michael Crowley 27 juin 2025 à 12:25 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. © Kent Nishimura for The New York TimesA rally outside the State Department on Friday protesting proposed staffing cuts.