Federal Judge Exposes Trump Administration’s Failure to Restore Voice of America as Congress Intended

In a blunt rebuke that strikes at the heart of government accountability, U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth demanded clear answers from the Trump administration regarding its failure to reinstate Voice of America (VOA) operations despite a Congressional mandate and a $260 million budget appropriation. This federal media outlet, a stalwart American voice since World War II aimed at promoting freedom and democracy abroad, has been largely silent since March — its vital mission left unfulfilled by an administration seemingly more interested in dismantling than delivering. How Long Will Washington Let Bureaucracy Undermine American Soft Power? Judge Lamberth’s frustration is palpable...