US EditionTrump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates: Reports
- The U.S. State Department is considering closing 27 embassies and consulates, as indicated in an internal memo obtained by CNN about budget cuts.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that South Sudan's argument regarding emergency travel papers was "legally irrelevant" during a discussion on deportation.
- The Trump administration is planning to reduce the State Department's budget from $54.4 billion in 2025 to $28.4 billion in 2026, as reported by Politico.
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Trump administration plans to shut down nearly 30 U.S. embassies — over half in Africa
While the proposal is still under review and has not been finalized, it has sparked debate among policymakers and international relations experts about the future of U.S. diplomacy and its role on the global stage.
US State Dept. says it continues to assess global posture amid report on possible South Korea consulate closure
The U.S. State Department continues to assess America's global programs and posture, a spokesperson said Thursday, following a report that the Trump administration is looking at closing nearly 30 over...
In total, almost 10 embassies and 17 consulates, particularly in Europe and Africa, are involved, according to an internal document of the State Department of which the US media CNN has known.
Several positions are closing, but the cuts are not as severe as those in other government departments
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