Trump’s silencing of Voice of America sparks shock, outrage

Voice of America staff sue Trump administration for shutting down network

Six Voice of America journalists sued Kari Lake and the Trump administration on Friday, alleging their moves to shut down the U.S.-funded network were unlawful and unconstitutional.The journalists say that the government’s acts violate their First Amendment rights on free speech grounds and usurp the U.S. Congress’s control of the power of the federal purse.More than 900 full-time network employees were placed on indefinite leave last weekend; 5…

‘Connected to another world’: What Voice of America meant to Russians in Cold War

Voice of America was rejected by the Soviets and Vladimir Putin. But some in Moscow wax nostalgic about what the state-funded broadcaster meant for them, especially during the Cold War.

Trump's cuts to US-funded media labelled 'gift to autocracies'

Repressive regimes will fill the information void left by defunded news outlets like Voice of America, say media experts.

The Disappearance of Voice of America Is a Failure of American Values

For decades, VOA has not only brought accurate information to China, but has served as a rare conduit for Chinese activists to speak to the world.

Trump Predicts ‘Enemy of the People’ CNN, MSNBC Will Be ‘Turned Off’ in Oval Office Tirade Against the ‘Fake News’

Donald Trump went on a tear against multiple media outlets he accused of completely fabricating stories as he predicted both CNN and MSNBC will be "turned off."

Silencing Voice of America will only strengthen autocrats around the world

United States President Donald Trump's decision to shut down US-funded media outlets including Voice of America will boost authoritarian regimes around the world, writes Mercedes Sapuppo.