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Trump Administration Lays Off Hundreds Of Voice Of America Workers

UNITED STATES, JUN 21 – Kari Lake cited an executive order by President Trump to cut waste and bureaucracy, eliminating nearly 1,400 jobs and leaving USAGM and affiliated outlets with about 250 employees.

  • The Trump administration is terminating over 600 employees from Voice of America and other government-funded broadcasters, reducing its workforce by 85% since March.
  • President Trump accused Voice of America of spreading anti-American propaganda and signed an executive order to dismantle the news agency.
  • Three Voice of America employees fighting the dismantling in court were among those receiving layoff notices, calling it the death of 83 years of independent journalism upholding U.S. ideals.
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The federal judge who prevented President Donald Trump's government from dismantling Voice of America (VOA) has asked the government for more information on whether it is complying with its order to preserve the 83-year-old international news service.

·Los Angeles, United States
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Judge seeks more info about Voice of America

WASHINGTON — The federal judge who blocked the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America is seeking more information from the government about whether it is complying with his order preserving the 83-year-old international news service.

·Billings, United States
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