Samit Verma

News Editor at VOA. Re-tweets do not imply endorsement

[Samit Verma @SamitVerma2]

@liamjscott congrats!!

[U.S. Department of State Deputy Spokesperson @StateDeputySpox]

“@StateDept is taking historic action to assist American citizens, who wish to depart the Middle East, return to the United States. In the past several days, over 9,000 American citizens have safely returned from the Middle East, including over 300 from Israel.”
https://t.co/gUZrmysfa5

[savevoa @savevoanow]

Debunking Kari Lake's 𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗦 & 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
For more facts and NO lies check 👉 https://t.co/ksUiPR2xkv
#SaveVOA

[David Folkenflik @davidfolkenflik]

At current moment, Elon Musk’s X (old twitter) has suspended @SaveVoanow account - set up by network employees who have themselves been put on indefinite administrative leave

[savevoa @savevoanow]

On World Press Freedom Day, remember the 10  journalists from USAGM networks, including Voice of America, who are in jail in Vietnam, Russia, Belarus, and Myanmar because of their journalism.
#WPFD #JournalismIsNotACrime #SaveVOA

[savevoa @savevoanow]

VOA is a key U.S. soft power instrument. Through art and technology shows like LogOn, have played a key role in shaping international audiences’ understanding of the United States and highlighting the very best it has to offer.
#SaveVOA #VOAMatters

[savevoa @savevoanow]

Analysis of ruling in Widakuswara v. Lake (2025) United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
https://t.co/rcEMQc2COQ

[Liam Scott @liamjscott]

In my debut newsletter, I reported on leaked State Dept cables that detail how US embassies are concerned about the silencing of VOA

[savevoa @savevoanow]

Good news in the fight for freedom of the press:

[savevoa @savevoanow]

VOA just won two Webby Awards — Judges’ + People’s Voice — for our “History of AI” explainer in the Tech category.

A win for public service journalism. A win for bold, mission-driven storytelling.

Huge thanks to the team and to everyone who voted and shared.
#WebbyWinner #VOA #AIExplainer #PublicMedia

[Steve Herman @newsguyusa]

Cables from US embassies reveal how the silencing of VOA, RFE/RL, RFA, MBN and Radio/TV Marti are harming US interests abroad
https://t.co/hi3QttkHUN

[Fox News Opinion @FoxNewsOpinion]

I survived the Iran hostage crisis. People in countries like Iran desperately need the VOA https://t.co/relGit7cfP

[savevoa @savevoanow]

Voice of America's Chief National Correspondent Steve Herman @W7VOA is supporting the legal battle to restore @VOANews to TV, radio and the internet after it was suddenly silenced by the Administration and 1,350 of his colleagues were told to stop working. #savevoa

[savevoa @savevoanow]

VOA White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara is leading the legal battle against the Administration’s silencing of @VOANews, because for her it’s more than just a job; it’s personal.
#savevoa

[savevoa @savevoanow]

“A free press matters” is more than just a tagline at @VOANews. We broadcast to the most censored countries and many of our journalists report at great risk to their safety. Press Freedom Editor @JessicaJerreat is part of the legal effort to protect VOA’s legacy and its staff.

[Patsy Widakuswara @pwidakuswara]

Good day in court w/ Judge ruling a temporary restraining order against efforts by Kari Lake and USAGM to dismantle VOA & stop us from broadcasting according to our congressional mandate.
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[Samit Verma @SamitVerma2]

Reporter's Notebook: Is China Really Opening to the World? https://t.co/Sl6XH5yccc

[The White House 46 Archived @WhiteHouse46]

The White House is adorned today with a “Valentine to the Country” from the First Lady – featuring messages of love, gratitude, hope, and optimism. 💕

[Jeff Seldin @jseldin]

Confirmed: @CIA director William Burns in #Doha #Qatar to discuss #Israel-#Hamas & hostages

"Director Burns is in Doha for meetings on the Israel-Hamas conflict , including discussions on hostages" a US official tells @VOANews

[FBI Buffalo @FBIBuffalo]

#FBI Buffalo statement on investigation at the Rainbow Bridge: