Voice of America restored by judge after Trump dismantled taxpayer-funded outlet in March

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A federal judge ordered the reinstatement of Voice of America (VoA) on Tuesday, the federally-funded media network that President Donald Trump had dismantled earlier this spring.

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A federal judge ordered the restoration of Voice of America (VoA) on Tuesday, the federally-funded state media network that the White House dismantled earlier this spring.

Judge Royce Lamberth ruled in favor of the plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction, though the Trump administration is allowed to appeal the decision.

The plaintiffs asked the court to "cancel the orders putting approximately 1,300 VOA employees on administrative leave...
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