Legal Battles Over U.S. Government-Funded International Broadcasters

President Trump's adviser, Kari Lake, is facing legal challenges as she tries to dismantle federally funded international broadcasters overseen by the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Federal judges have issued restraining orders against her actions. Lake, a former local TV news anchor turned MAGA candidate, is accused of violating laws and constitutional provisions in her efforts to shut down Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. The legal battles highlight the importance of these networks in promoting American values and providing public accountability worldwide.

Legal Battle Over Funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Agency for Global Media from cutting off federal funds to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, emphasizing the public interest in the network's continued operation and the unconstitutionality of the agency's efforts. The decision is seen as a victory for the network and a potential sign of things to come for related organizations.

Trump Administration Freezing Funding to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

The Trump administration has frozen funding to government-funded broadcasters, including Prague-based Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has sued the administration to try to block the termination of federal funds and argues that the U.S. Agency for Global Media has violated the Constitution and federal laws by withholding allocated money. There is a legal battle over the control and funding of these broadcasting networks.