Trump administration must restore Voice of America, judge rules

Published April 22, 2025 6:10pm ET



A federal judge ruled President Donald Trump must restore federal funding and employees to Voice of America and two of its sister outlets that the Trump administration has accused of spewing “radical propaganda.” 

Under U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth’s preliminary injunction issued Wednesday, the U.S. Agency for Global Media must rehire employees working at VOA, Radio Free Asia, and Middle East Broadcasting Network. Additionally, congressional funding must not be withheld from the three outlets.

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