India, Oct. 15 -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a department-wide ethics reminder to US State Department employees. He urged them to avoid conflicts of interest and comply with federal ethics laws. The memo came just one day after President Donald Trump removed Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece.

Trump removed Guilfoyle, following allegations that she accepted gifts and benefits in exchange for access to US officials and her diplomatic position. Guilfoyle has denied the allegations.

Rubio's message, obtained by Bloomberg News, did not mention Guilfoyle or explain why it was sent. However, its timing has drawn attention because it followed Trump's decision to dismiss the ambassador amid growing controversy over her...