The director of Voice of America and journalists at the government-funded international broadcaster filed a lawsuit against Trump administration officials over attempts to shut down the network, citing violations of First Amendment rights and federal law. The lawsuit names Kari Lake and Victor Morales as defendants, arguing that dismantling the broadcaster violates the Administrative Procedure Act and separation of powers. Voice of America, with a budget of $270 million and an estimated weekly audience of 361 million, faces a threat of closure amidst ongoing legal battles, while Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty also fights against funding cuts imposed by the administration.
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If you qualify for Social Security retirement benefits, you can start receiving payments at age 62, but doing so before your full retirement age will result in a reduced benefit. It's crucial to weigh the financial impacts of claiming early, even though there may be valid reasons for doing so. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: If you get money from Social Security when you're older, you can start getting it at 62, but...
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