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#Voice of America

The U.S. government-funded international broadcaster, legally mandated to maintain editorial independence. Incidents involve political takeover of VOA, censorship of content, and transformation of independent journalism into state propaganda.

1 incident

Grade 2 of 5: Major Abuse of Power

USAGM and Voice of America Broadcasting Dismantlement

A coordinated attack on US government-funded international broadcasting placed 1,300 journalists on leave, terminated Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's grant, and attempted to gut Voice of America — until a federal judge ruled the actions illegal and ordered staff reinstated.