(WASHINGTON, January 13, 2026) –
Congress has approved funding for the Voice of America (VOA), reversing a previous attempt by the Trump administration to halt its operations.
- Congress has agreed to fund the Voice of America, defying a prior shutdown order.
- The decision represents a rebuke of former President TrumpS efforts to limit VOA’s funding.
- Funding for VOA will allow the institution to continue its international broadcasting operations.
Congress has moved to fund the Voice of America, according to reports from The Washington Post and Los Cerritos Community News, effectively blocking a shutdown order initiated during the Trump administration.
The move to fund VOA represents a reversal of policy from the previous administration, which sought to curtail the organization’s operations. The details of the funding agreement where not immediately available,but the reports indicate that Congress has authorized financial support for the organization to continue its work. Former President Trump alleged bias in VOA’s reporting, leading to his attempts to restrict its funding. The Biden administration signaled support for VOA, but congressional action was necessary to secure its financial future.
The Voice of America is a U.S. government-funded international news organization that broadcasts programs in multiple languages to audiences around the world. It provides news and information to countries where access to independent media may be limited. VOA’s mission is to provide objective, accurate, and balanced reporting, promoting free and open access to information.
This decision by Congress comes after former President Trump attempted to restrict funding for the Voice of America, alleging bias in its reporting. The Biden administration had previously signaled its support for the organization, but congressional action was required to secure its funding. The approved funding ensures VOA can continue its vital role in international broadcasting,providing an alternative source of information to audiences worldwide.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by The Washington Post and Los Cerritos Community News and added independent analysis and context.
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