The U.S. State Department has initiated a significant reorganization plan, resulting in the layoff of more than 1,350 staff members, including diplomats and civil servants. After months of uncertainty, the department started issuing termination orders following a favorable court ruling. The layoffs, part of a broader effort under the Trump administration, have sparked concerns regarding the potential impacts on U.S. foreign policy and aid efforts, particularly affecting programs like Afghan refugee support. Critics argue that these mass firings represent a drastic reduction in diplomatic capabilities, with many senators expressing outrage at the scale of the cuts.