#international-broadcasting

#international-broadcasting

Federal judges have restricted Kari Lake's efforts to dismantle U.S. government-funded international broadcasters, maintaining operations of Voice of America and Radio Free Europe.

The Trump Administration ordered nearly all Voice of America employees on leave and terminated funding for sister broadcasters, impacting press freedom.

VOA has ceased broadcasting, jeopardizing U.S. international presence amidst increased operations by adversarial nations.

This silence marks a significant departure from 83 years of reliable news dissemination.

The dismantling of international broadcasters by the White House threatens global press freedom and democracy advocacy.

The dismantling of VOA undermines press freedom and threatens democracy in regions relying on its broadcasts.