Summary
A federal judge is overseeing a case involving the Trump administration's attempt to dismantle Voice of America (VOA). The judge is seeking updates from the government to ensure compliance with his order to preserve the broadcaster.
Key Facts
- A federal judge is involved in a case about the Trump administration trying to dismantle Voice of America.
- The judge has demanded the government provide more information on their compliance with his order.
- Over 600 employees received layoff notices from VOA and the oversight agency.
- The plaintiffs argue that the Trump administration has not followed the judge’s order to restore VOA's operations.
- Approximately 85% of VOA's workforce, or about 1,400 people, have lost their jobs since March.
- Most VOA employees have been on administrative leave since March, limiting their broadcasts and social media presence.
- The administration has been criticized for not having a clear plan for VOA’s future operations.
- Voice of America started by broadcasting to Nazi Germany about American democracy and now provides news worldwide in many languages.
