State Department
noun
: the part of the U.S. government that is responsible for how the U.S. deals with other countries
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Talking to Fox News Digital, a State Department spokesperson reinforced reports that the attacks on Christians are being carried out by Islamic militant groups.
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Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
And as of July 1, the remainder of the aid agency will be absorbed into the State Department.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 1 July 2025
Many of the State Department staff who may be cut have saved innumerable lives.
—Olivia Enos, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The State Department has not responded to TIME’s request for comment.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 30 June 2025
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Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
And as of July 1, the remainder of the aid agency will be absorbed into the State Department.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 1 July 2025
Many of the State Department staff who may be cut have saved innumerable lives.
—Olivia Enos, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The State Department has not responded to TIME’s request for comment.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 30 June 2025
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“State Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/State%20Department. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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