U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is shutting down the State Department's Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference office, accusing it of censorship and wasting taxpayer money. The office, previously known as the Global Engagement Center, had faced criticism from some Republicans and support from Democrats. This action comes as part of an effort to shrink the U.S. federal government.

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