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EU Steps In as Trump Holds Back Radio Liberty Funds

Broadcaster turns to Europe after US withholds $75M in funds

(Newser) - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is now accepting millions in emergency funds from the European Union amid a funding standoff with the Trump administration. The EU grant, totaling $6.2 million, is aimed at keeping the broadcaster operating after the US government withheld $75 million that Congress already allocated to...

Judge Rules Against Trump Administration on Voice of America

Orders the state-sponsored outlet be restored, at least for now

(Newser) - The coalition suing the Trump administration for its shutdown of Voice of America scored a win in court Tuesday. A federal judge found that the dismantling of the state media outlet, which for decades disseminated news about the US to other countries, was likely against the law, the Hill reports....

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