US EditionJudge temporarily blocks dismantling of VOA
- A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to dismantle Voice of America on Friday, ruling that its actions appeared unconstitutional.
- The lawsuit against the U.S. Agency for Global Media alleged violations of press freedom and unlawful actions, accusing officials of shutting down the network without legal authority.
- The court's decision prevents the termination of VOA employees while it reviews whether the shutdown violates federal laws.
- The White House has criticized VOA for bias and has expressed support for its dismantling, citing concerns over funding and alleged propaganda favoritism towards adversaries.
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Voice of America journalist speaks out as Trump admin works to silence news org
NBC News chief Washington correspondent and chief foreign affairs correspondent Andrea Mitchell joins José Díaz-Balart on MSNBC to discuss the devastating aftermath of Voice of America DODGE cuts on new mother Begum Donmez Ersoz who delivered prematurely after being put on administrative leave.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump From Dismantling Voice of America - News Addicts
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America (VOA), the government-funded international news service whose 1,200 reporters and employees were placed on paid leave earlier this month. The judge, J. Paul Oetken of the Southern District of New York, on Friday issued a temporary restraining order in favor of […] The post Federal Judge Blocks Trump From Dismantling Voice of America appeared first …
RCFP, CPJ urge federal courts to block dismantling of USAGM broadcasters
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Committee to Protect Journalists are urging federal district courts in New York and Washington, D.C., to block the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the federally funded agency that oversees Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and other international broadcasters. Last Friday, the Reporters Committee and CPJ submitted friend-of-the…
Judge orders Trump administration to keep CIA, ODNI DEI workers on payroll
A judge blocked the Trump administration from removing DEI staffers at the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. U.S. District Judge Anthony Trenga blocked the firings of officials for the moment, allowing them to appeal their…
CPJ, partners urge Congress to protect USAGM-affiliated journalists from deportation - Committee to Protect Journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists joined PEN America and other partner organizations in a joint letter Tuesday urging Congress to take immediate action to protect journalists affiliated with the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) outlets — such as Voice of America, Radio Free Asia, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty — from the risk of...
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