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Judge Excoriates Trump Officials for Violations of Laws on Voice of America

The judge had ruled that the administration must restore news programming at Voice of America and has brought back only a fraction of the coverage it provided.

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The administration has shut down nearly all news programming at Voice of America and put most employees on paid leave since March.
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House Panel Approves Spending Bill That Rejects Some Trump Foreign Aid Cuts

The Republican-led House Appropriations Committee put forth legislation that would slash the foreign aid and State Department budget but salvage some programs that the president wants to defund.

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The legislation advanced by the committee on Wednesday would double President Trump’s request for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, known as PEPFAR.
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Judge Orders Trump Officials to Restore Funding for Radio Free Europe

In a stern ruling, the judge rebuked the Trump administration for refusing to disburse funding that Congress had already approved.

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The headquarters of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in Prague.
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How Trump Changed His Tone on Putin and the Russia-Ukraine War

After years of lavishing praise on the Russian leader, President Trump abruptly changed his posture amid mounting frustration with the lack of progress on a cease-fire.

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President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Trump in 2019. While he was running for president in 2024, Mr. Trump said he could settle the war in Ukraine in 24 hours.
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How Trump Changed His Tone on Putin and the Russia-Ukraine War

After years of lavishing praise on the Russian leader, President Trump abruptly changed his posture amid mounting frustration with the lack of progress on a cease-fire.

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President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Trump in 2019. While he was running for president in 2024, Mr. Trump said he could settle the war in Ukraine in 24 hours.
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