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#international broadcasting

U.S.-funded international media operations (VOA, RFE/RL, Radio Free Asia) providing independent journalism to countries with restricted press. Their dismantlement eliminates critical sources of uncensored information for millions.

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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.