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State Department says it is following up on funding cut impacts to U.S. grantees; advises asylum options for affected journalists

2734653 · March 21, 2025
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Tammy Bruce said the State Department is following up with Secretary Rubio about the impact of recent funding terminations affecting USAGM grantees such as Radio Free Asia and that affected journalists may have visa or asylum options.

A reporter asked whether Secretary Rubio would seek to restore funding to grantees such as Radio Free Asia after the administration announced termination of funds to some U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) grantees. Tammy Bruce, the State Department spokesperson, said she has the question "out to the secretary" and is "going directly to him" for an answer.

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