Voice of America is a U.S. government-funded international broadcaster that has delivered news to audiences worldwide since World War II, when it began telling stories about American democracy to people living under Nazi Germany.
Today the outlet operates alongside sister services including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio
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President Donald Trump has moved aggressively in his second term to dismantle or fundamentally reshape the outlet and its parent agency, arguing that VOA and
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The administration moved quickly after Trump returned to office in early 2025. Beginning March 15, most VOA employees were placed on ad
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Other changes followed as the agency scaled back operations.
The sweeping changes triggered multiple lawsuits from VOA journalists and employees who argued the administration was unlawfully dismantling a congressionally funded news organization.
The legal fight over the fate of Voice of America remains ongoing.
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