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Appeals Court Pauses VOA Journalist Reinstatement Amid Trump Agenda

4/2/2026

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A federal appeals court paused a ruling to reinstate about 1,000 Voice of America (VOA) journalists.
The U.S. Agency for Global Media welcomed the pause, saying it would support President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Since March 2025, Trump has sought to dismantle VOA.
Congress passed a bill to continue funding the agency.
Judge Royce C. Lamberth previously blocked many Trump actions against VOA, including Kari Lake’s illegal appointment.

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A federal appeals court paused a ruling to reinstate about 1,000 Voice of America (VOA) journalists.
The U.S. Agency for Global Media welcomed the pause, saying it would support President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Since March 2025, Trump has sought to dismantle VOA.
Congress passed a bill to continue funding the agency.
Judge Royce C. Lamberth previously blocked many Trump actions against VOA, including Kari Lake’s illegal appointment.