Voice of America (VOA), a key U.S. international news outlet, went off the air in March 2020 after the Trump administration cut its funding and placed workers on leave. However, a recent court ruling has restored its funding, allowing VOA journalists to return to work next week. Founded in 1942, the broadcaster aimed to combat misinformation and promote democracy, reaching 360 million people with news in 49 languages. Its services are particularly critical in regions where press freedoms are restricted, such as Russia and Iran.
Voice of America, a U.S. international news broadcaster, has reinstated funding and will allow its journalists to return to work after a court victory.
The organization, vital for promoting democracy abroad, faded from the airwaves after funding cuts under the Trump administration but has regained access to its systems.
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