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National Political Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
Ken Thomas is a national political reporter covering the Trump administration. He has worked for The Wall Street Journal since November 2018.
Rubio Unveils State Department Overhaul to Promote Trump’s ‘America First’ Policies
Secretary lays out plans to cut positions and shrink what he called ‘bloated’ bureaucracy.
Rubio announces "reorganization" of State Department to cut "bloated" bureaucracy
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a "reorganization" of the State Department, with plans for staffing cuts.
Rubio targets democracy and human rights bureau in State Department shakeup
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is eliminating his department’s main bureau focused on democracy and human rights as part of a ...
Marco Rubio Plans Major Overhaul of the State Department
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a massive overhaul of the State Department on Tuesday, with plans to ...
Rubio Announces Major Cuts at State Dept., Accusing It of ‘Radical’ Ideology
The secretary of state aims to eliminate an office that advances American values abroad in a plan aligning the agency with ...
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Joe Biden's press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre chosen as NYC Pride grand marshal
Joe Biden's White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been chosen as NYC Pride grand marshal, paying tribute to the ...
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OFAC Issues Updated Guidance to Shipping and Maritime Sector Regarding Evasion of Iranian Oil Sanctions
On April 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued an update to its Sept. 2019 advisory, addressed to the global shipping and maritime sector, ...