Significant layoffs are anticipated at Voice of America (VOA), a key news agency, with reports indicating that the number of employees could plummet from 1,300 to as few as 18. A leaked Congressional letter outlines drastic job cuts, prompting fear among remaining staff as termination notices are expected to be issued imminently. Current plans led by officials from the Trump administration signal an effective closure of the agency, stirring concerns about the future of independent journalism at VOA.