US judge orders resumption of funding for Voice of America and other newspapers

A US federal judge ordered Donald Trump to stop the funding freeze for Voice of America, Radio Free Asia and Middle east broadcasting networks.

This was reported by the Guardian. US District Judge Royce Lamberth, who is overseeing six lawsuits filed by employees and consultants affected by the closure of the US agency for global media (Usagm, which finances Voice of America and the other newspapers affected by the cuts), ordered the administration to "take all necessary steps" to reinstate them in their positions and resume broadcasting.

Usagm put more than 1,000 employees on leave after abruptly stopping transmissions in March.