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Kari Lake makes it official: Hundreds of Voice of America employees given pink slips

‘It spells the death of 83 years of independent journalism that upholds U.S. ideals of democracy and freedom around the world,’ VOA White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara said.

The Independent UK

Voice of America and Radio Farda's Persian services cover Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacks

Despite the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle or sharply cut back on U.S. government-run news outlets like Voice of America, two Persian-language services have been called into duty to report on Israel's war with Iran to Iranian audiences

The Independent UK

In Trump’s America, the shooting of a journalist is not a one-off. Press freedom itself is under attack

The video of a Los Angeles police officer shooting a rubber bullet at Channel Nine reporter Lauren Tomasi is as shocking as it is revealing.

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Trump Declares 'Big WIN' in 'Gulf of America' Spat With the Associated Press

Trump declared a "Big WIN" after a court ruled that the AP News can continue to be barred from its press corps for refusal to adopt Gulf of America terminology.

Latin Times

Congressional letter obtained by AP outlines drastic job cuts expected at Voice of America

Sharp job cuts at the state-run Voice of America are outlined in a letter to Congress that was obtained by The Associated Press

The Independent UK

Kari Lake sends firing plan to Congress that will leave Voice of America with only 18 employees

The US Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America and other state-run press organizations, will only have about 80 employees across the entire organization

The Independent UK

Pro-MAGA reporter fired after questioning why Pete Hegseth hides from the media

OAN president Charles Herring told The Independent that “we don’t comment on employee related issues” when asked to comment on the circumstances surrounding Gabrielle Cuccia’s termination

The Independent UK

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Kari Lake brought back a skeleton crew to Voice of America. They’re ‘angry most of the time’

‘To me, it feels like emotional terror to ensure obedience,’ VOA White House bureau chief Patsy Widakuswara, who is on administrative leave, told The Independent

The Independent UK

Trump administration fires nearly 600 contractors at Voice of America

Some workers at new network now face deportation as their visas are linked to their jobs

The Guardian - US

Embattled Voice of America to use newsfeed from hard-right network

One America News will now provide news and video to government-funded organization

The Guardian - US

Kari Lake announces partnership between far-right OAN and Voice of America to distribute pro-Trump message

‘Kari Lake providing One America News Network to our global audiences makes a mockery of the agency's history of independent non-partisan journalism,’ former USAGM Chief Financial Officer Grant Turner said in response

The Independent UK

‘Maduro did not close our bureau – Trump did’: Voice of America journalists speak out

Workers at the esteemed news service say they’re being silenced by the president – but they’re vowing to fight back

The Guardian - US

‘Fight back’: journalist taking Trump administration to court calls for media to resist attacks

Patsy Widakuswara, lead plaintiff in lawsuit fighting order to dismantle Voice of America, says US government is becoming more aggressive

The Guardian - UK

DOJ says VOA can resume broadcasting: Reporters Without Borders

The US Justice Department has informed Voice of America its staff can resume programming next week after the broadcaster was shuttered by President Donald Trump in March, according to Paris-based media watchdog Reporters Without borders and a VOA employee said Saturday.

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The Guardian - US

Court foils plan to reinstate more than 1,000 Voice of America employees

After an earlier ruling raised hopes of getting VoA back on air, an appeals court sided with the Trump administration

Euronews

PBS chief slams Trump's executive order to cut funds to broadcaster as unlawful

The move against PBS and NPR comes as Trump's administration has been working to dismantle the US Agency for Global Media, including Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

The Guardian - US

Trump 100 days: Trump’s whirlwind start to his second presidency

The president has begun his second term at a whirlwind pace, slashing the government, upending international alliances, challenging the rule of law and ordering mass deportations

International Business Times

Maligned By Trump, White House Reporters Hold Subdued Annual Gala

The White House Correspondents' Association staged its annual gala on Saturday in a muted celebration amid mounting concerns about press freedom under President Donald Trump.

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The Guardian - UK

BBC launches satellite news channel in Myanmar after Trump silences VOA

Corporation responds to ‘urgent need’ following earthquake by taking over Voice of America’s former channel

Euronews

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America

The administration of US President Donald Trump has been ordered to restore all Voice of America (VOA) staff and contractors to their jobs.

Euronews

Federal judge blocks Trump's efforts to dismantle Voice of America radio service

The White House called the service, which has existed since 1942, 'The Voice of Radical America' and said Trump’s order would 'ensure that taxpayers are no longer on the hook for radical propaganda.'

International Business Times UK

US Government-Funded Media Sue Trump Officials Over 'Unconstitutional' Shutdown Orders

Voice of America and Radio Free Asia are suing Trump officials over the abrupt termination of their funding, calling the move unconstitutional and a threat to global press freedom.

The Independent UK

Trump admin offers Voice of America employees buyouts as judge blocks it from being shut down

Just as a federal judge issued an order blocking the administration’s efforts to dismantle the broadcaster, U.S. Agency for Global Media staffers received an email offering them a renewed opportunity to sign up for the ‘Fork in the Road’ deferred resignation program

Latin Times

Kari Lake Mocks USAGM Workers Ahead Of Mass Firings: 'Check Your Email'

USAGM special adviser Kari Lake mocked agency employees on Friday anticipating mass layoffs

The Independent UK

Trump administration backs down in legal fight to shutter Radio Free Europe

Kari Lake’s decision to reinstate a grant to Radio Free Europe comes after a federal judge signaled that he would side with the broadcaster in its lawsuit against the administration

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