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Voice of America Resumes Broadcasting After Legal Victory

5/3/2025

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VoA Resumes Broadcasting

Voice of America (VoA) is set to resume broadcasting next week, following a federal appeals court's decision that overturned a Trump-era order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Agency for Global Media. As VoA staff gear up to return, other broadcasters continue to face funding freezes, jeopardizing their operations and outreach.

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RFA Faces Shutdown

Radio Free Asia faces a devastating blow as it prepares to lay off the majority of its staff and cease broadcasts, all due to funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration. Despite winning court battles, the administration's relentless appeals threaten the safety of journalists and leave a dangerous void for adversaries to exploit with unchecked propaganda.

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VoA Resumes Broadcasting

Voice of America (VoA) is set to resume broadcasting next week, following a federal appeals court's decision that overturned a Trump-era order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Agency for Global Media. As VoA staff gear up to return, other broadcasters continue to face funding freezes, jeopardizing their operations and outreach.

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