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State Department says secretary is being asked about funding cuts to U.S. grantee broadcasters; Global Engagement Center work to continue in new forms

2734655 · March 21, 2025
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Reporters asked about termination of funding to grantees like Voice of America and Radio Free Asia. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said she has raised the issue with Secretary Rubio, described broad administrative reviews of spending, and said counter‑disinformation efforts will continue though organizational structures may change.

Reporters asked whether Secretary Marco Rubio would seek to restore funding for grantees such as Radio Free Asia and Voice of America after an announcement about termination of funds to some U.S. grantee broadcasters.

Tammy Bruce said she has "the question out to the secretary" and is following up. She framed the…

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