The U.S. State Department announced the closure of the Global Engagement Center (GEC), its primary agency combating foreign disinformation, due to budget cuts. Created eight years ago, the GEC faced criticism for alleged domestic surveillance. This closure reflects influences from…

The U.S. Congress has decided to cut funding for the Global Engagement Center (GEC), an agency tasked with combatting foreign disinformation, as part of efforts to avert a government shutdown. This closure comes after eight years of operation and has…