The Trump administration has begun mass layoffs at Voice of America (VOA) and other US-funded media, signaling a significant shift in the country’s global broadcasting strategy. The move has raised alarms over press freedom and the role of government-funded media in shaping international narratives.   The cuts began on Sunday, with contract employees receiving termination notices, effective at the end of March. An email, confirmed by multiple sources, instructed them to stop work immediately and barred them from accessing agency buildings or systems. Many of these contractors are foreign nationals, whose visas are now in jeopardy.   Full-time VOA staff…