Trump signs order dismantling Voice of America:
President Trump signed an executive order on Friday, outlining seven federal agencies to be reduced in size, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media which is the parent company of Voice of America.
Agency employees received an email this week informing them that they are placed on administrative leave, until further notice.
Funded by Congress, the Agency for Global Media oversees six networks that provide non-military, international broadcasting.
Summary
President Trump signed an executive order on Friday, outlining seven federal agencies to be reduced in size, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media which is the parent company of Voice of America.
Agency employees received an email this week informing them that they are placed on administrative leave, until further notice.
Funded by Congress, the Agency for Global Media oversees six networks that provide non-military, international broadcasting..