Politics Jun 25 WATCH: Trump adviser Kari Lake testifies in hearing on U.S. agency that runs Voice of America By David Bauder, Associated Press
Nation Mar 17 Watch 9:45 What is Voice of America and why Trump is dismantling the broadcaster For the better part of a century, Voice of America has broadcast into countries whose governments censored free information. The Trump administration has dismantled VOA's parent organization, put all of its employees on leave and ended funding for independent media… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Zeba Warsi
World Mar 04 Russian lawmakers approve prison for what they deem to be ‘fake’ war reports Russians could face prison sentences of up to 15 years for spreading information that goes against the Russian government's position on the war in Ukraine, a move that comes as authorities block access to foreign media outlets. By James Ellingworth, Associated Press
World Feb 12 Watch 7:09 How a fight over anti-censorship funding became a symbol of Trump administration turmoil The Open Technology Fund is a small, government-funded organization that fights for internet freedom around the globe -- the kind of freedom restricted by governments in China and Iran and cut off last week by Myanmar's military. On Friday, OTF… By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin
Politics Jan 20 Trump global broadcasting chief quits amid VOA staff revolt Michael Pack resigned just minutes after President Joe Biden was inaugurated. Pack is citing the incoming administration's desire for new leadership at the agency that runs the Voice of America and sister networks. By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
Dec 09 Appointment of new VOA chief raises fears for U.S. broadcaster By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The appointment of a new director of Voice of America has raised new concerns about the direction of the government's flagship international broadcaster as President Donald Trump's term winds down. Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch 7:36 CEO of Voice of America’s parent agency defies subpoena despite bipartisan concerns Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, ignored a congressional subpoena over concerns he has politicized and mismanaged media outlets that helped the U.S. win the Cold War. One of those outlets is Voice of America. Nick… Continue watching
Oct 09 Russia warns some U.S.-funded media outlets of possible restrictions By Associated Press The move follows the Kremlin's warning that Moscow could respond if Washington restricts the operations of Russian state-funded RT television network and Sputnik news agency in the U.S. Continue reading
Feb 13 Push against Russia’s ‘disinformation’ goes online By Larisa Epatko Two U.S. government-funded news organizations, known for their counter-propaganda efforts during Soviet times, are turning to social media to reach Russian audiences. Continue reading
Apr 30 Watch Blind Dissident’s Escape: an ‘Opportunity’ for Chinese Government? Blind Dissident's Escape: an 'Opportunity' for Chinese Government?… Continue watching