Voice of America

Trump’s nominee, Sarah B. Rogers, suggested a reversal of efforts to shut down Voice of America and other federally funded news groups. The statement signals a potential shift in policy toward retaining journalists on leave.

Trump's nominee for the US international broadcasting agency, Sarah B. Rogers, pledged to expand media efforts targeting China through short-form videos, podcasts, and diaspora group chats. She emphasized Asia as a priority for the US Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America and funds Radio Free Asia.

Sarah B. Rogers, President Trump’s nominee to lead the parent organization of Voice of America, suggested she would reinstate journalists placed on paid leave following an executive order that effectively dismantled the organization last year.

The Voice of America, originally established to promote freedom and democracy globally, is now delivering a different message as many journalists are paid to remain absent. The article attributes this shift to Donald Trump's influence.

The war with Iran is causing fuel shortages and inflation globally, increasing anti-American sentiment as international confidence in the United States declines. A June Pew survey found unfavorable views of the U.S. rising across 36 countries, highlighting the need for credible international broadcasting to explain American policies.

Donald Trump has nominated Kari Lake as the next US ambassador to Jamaica, ending her tenure as a key official at Voice of America. Lake is a former TV anchor and longtime ally of Trump who ran unsuccessfully for Arizona governor. The nomination requires Senate confirmation.

President Donald Trump has nominated Kari Lake and Doug Mastriano to diplomatic posts as ambassadors to Jamaica and Slovakia respectively. Both nominations require Senate confirmation. They previously lost gubernatorial bids in Arizona and Pennsylvania.