Trump Pulls the Plug on Voice of America, Targeting U.S. Global Influence
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 15, 2025, aimed at gutting the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which oversees major news outlets like Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. This sweeping action is part of Trump’s broader initiative to shrink the federal […]
CPJ Condemns Trump Administration’s Retaliation Against Associated Press.
Washington, D.C., February 14, 2025 – The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned the Trump administration for its growing retaliation against the press, highlighting actions that undermine media independence and threaten the First Amendment. One of the most significant actions involved the White House barring an Associated Press (AP) journalist from covering two official […]
Press Freedom in 2024: 141 Journalists Killed Amidst Growing Threats in Conflict Zones
Press freedom faced unprecedented challenges in 2024, with journalists around the world enduring escalating dangers. From war zones to authoritarian regimes, the right to report the truth is under attack, underscoring an urgent call for global action. The Israel-Gaza war marked a devastating chapter for journalists. Since the conflict erupted on October 7, 2023, at […]