Layoffs Tracker
Every State Department layoff, store closure, and return-to-office announcement we track, newest first, with jobs affected where a source states it. Sources are linked from our coverage where available.
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
State Department at a glance
Jobs affected are as reported by each source, summed over the 1 of 1 announcements that state a number.
Latest announcement
1 announcement · 1,350 jobs reported affected
Layoff
The State Department issued reduction-in-force notices on July 11 to 1,350 employees, about 15% of its workforce, and is finalizing the separation of Foreign Service officers on December 5 despite a spending-bill provision lawmakers say should have halted RIFs.
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Every published announcement, all years, one row per event. Column names are stable, and jobs affected are blank where no source states a number.
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