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The history of Voice of America

The Congressionally funded broadcaster is both a global information source and an American foreign policy tool. Now, with an executive order, the Trump administration silenced VOA for the first time in 83 years.

3/30/2025: Hostages; Voice of America; Left Behind

First, freed Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas speaks out. Then, a report on what Trump's silencing of Voice of America means for listeners worldwide. And, a look at California wildfires cleanup challenges.

2/23: Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the president's mission to shrink the federal workforce intensifies, and his foreign policy dealmaking reaches a critical juncture. We'll speak with President Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York and more.

Freed Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas calls to end war, bring remaining Gaza hostages home

Freed hostages are among those calling for a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire. They warn renewed bombing in Gaza jeopardizes the lives of the 24 remaining captives, who are believed to be alive.

Elon Musk gives out $1M to Wisconsin voters after unsuccessful legal challenge

Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.

Israeli hostages bond through horror of Hamas captivity

Freed hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel befriended two Israeli soldiers in captivity, creating a support system that helped all of them endure the terrifying experience.

Kim Delaney, actress known for "NYPD Blue," arrested in domestic dispute

She was arrested on Saturday at a home in Marina Del Rey for assault with a deadly weapon, according to Los Angeles County deputies.

California wildfires left behind 9 billion pounds of toxic ash and debris | 60 Minutes

After the wildfires ravaged homes in Los Angeles, California, cleanup crews faced a new challenge: electric car batteries that can explode when damaged.

What Trump's silencing of Voice of America means for listeners worldwide | 60 Minutes

Voice of America is silent after President Trump effectively shut down the broadcaster. VOA journalists are speaking out about what this could mean for an audience of 360 million around the world.