Media advocates warn Trump’s cuts to Voice of America embolden autocrats
Order to slash funding to pro-democracy broadcasters part of efforts to radically reduce government services
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Trump signs order to gut Voice of America, other agencies
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As Trump Dismantles Voice of America, Some Broadcasts Are Replaced With Music
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Trump signs executive order aimed at gutting Voice of America and six other federal agencies
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to gut the parent of U.S. government-funded media outlet Voice of America and six other federal agencies. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports on the ...NBC News - 5h -
The Trump administration axed Voice of America, and China's state media are delighted
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Trump moves to close down Voice of America
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Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn
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Trump Orders Gutting of 7 Agencies, Including Voice of America’s Parent
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