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Make It Make Sense with Grant HermesSilencing The Voice Of America w/ VOA White House Bureau Chief Patsy WidakuswaraSend us a textDuring the second Trump administration, news organizations have been under threat and under attack. ABC and CBS have faced settlements. NBC and CNN have been threatened with having their licenses to broadcast pulled. PBS and NPR are being defunded. But no place has the attack on journalism been felt more than at Voice of America, the US foreign press organization that broadcasts to dozens of countries and has a mission to accurately tell the world about what's happening in America. The Trump administration is now dismantling the vital news organization that's b...2025-06-2038 min
The Active Measures Newsletter PodcastSave VOA!This week, hosts Jim Ludes and Mark Jacobson interview VOA White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara on the Trump administration's efforts to silence the Voice of America and what the loss of that capability means for both U.S. national security and the global audience that has come to rely on VOA for independent journalism. They also review reporting on China's growing efforts to gain influence in the Western hemisphere as well as proposals to better organize the U.S. government for information warfare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-1936 min
Law and ChaosEp 131 — Trial Judges Know What’s UpWhile SCOTUS is MIA, trial judges across the country are stepping up. The full Circuit Court in DC leaps in to save Voice of America from the May hell panel hearing emergency appeals. A judge in Maryland orders the government to facilitate the return of a man wrongly deported to the Salvadoran gulag. No, not Kilmar Abrego Garcia — another one! In New York, a third trial judge rules that we are NOT under invasion by Venezuela. And in Alabama, trial judges ordered the state to fix its racist maps again. Links: DHS...2025-05-091h 02
Straight Talk Africa - VOA AfricaTrump wins U.S. presidential election
- November 06, 2024In this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Vincent Makori discusses the outcome of the U.S. presidential elections. The American voters have spoken -- and former President Donald Trump has been elected for a second term in the White House -- defeating Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. What does this mean for the foreign policy of the United States towards Africa? Vincent is joined by the director of the Africa Program at the Wilson Center Oge Onubogu and the former special envoy for the Sahel and the Great Lakes Regions of Africa, Ambassador J. Peter Pham. Earlier in the...2024-11-0629 minStraight Talk Africa - VOA AfricaThe Race for the White House - October 30, 2024In this edition of Straight Talk Africa host Vincent Makori discusses the US presidential election taking place on November 5th. The race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is very close and everyone is watching the seven key battleground states that can sway the election to either side. Vincent is joined VOA White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara, VOA Chief National Correspondent Steve Herman, Executive Director of the Sine Institute of Policy & Politics at American University Amy K. Dacey, and Professor of International Politics at American University Kwaku Nuamah.2024-10-3029 min
VOA TürkçeHarris Netanyahu’ya “Gazze’de savaş bitsin” mesajı verirken Trump “sorunu ben çözerim” diyor - Temmuz 30, 2024ABD başkanlık seçimlerinin muhtemel rakipleri başkan yardımcısı Kamala Harris ve eski Başkan Donald Trump, geçtiğimiz hafta Başbakan Benjamin Netanyahu ile ayrı ayrı bir araya geldiklerinde Gazze’deki savaş konusunda birbirlerine zıt görüşler ortaya koydu. Beyaz saray büro şefi Patsy Widakuswara'nın bildirdiğine göre, kasım ayındaki başkanlık seçimlerini kim kazanırsa kazansın ABD İsrail ilişkilerinde bir değişim yaşanabilir2024-07-3002 min
TINITALKA Pursuit of Passion: Life as a Journalist With Patsy WidakuswaraWelcome to our podcast tailored for coaches, aspiring individuals, and anyone passionate about growth! In this episode, join Tini as she hosts a conversation with journalist Patsy Widakuswara, Voice of America (VOA)’s White House Bureau Chief, who brings over 27 years of broadcasting expertise across continents. Patsy lives in Washington with her son.Dive into this conversation with curiosity and hear her insights about journalistic approach, navigating conscious bias, and how she passionately pursues her craft. Patsy reveals that while journalism is her passion, being a mother means everything to her.As a co...2023-12-1923 min
BTS Gedung Putih - Voice of America | Bahasa IndonesiaG20 Bali: Pulang Kampung dan Ingar Bingar Konflik Dunia - November 26, 2022Kepala Biro VOA untuk Gedung Putih Patsy Widakuswara 'pulang kampung' naik Air Force One untuk meliput KTT G20 di Bali. Kejutan demi kejutan terjadi di Pulau Dewata, dari Biden yang absen gala dinner di Garuda Wisnu Kencana, hingga kekhawatiran Perang Dunia III setelah rudal meledak di Polandia.2022-11-2632 min
Virtual RadioKondisi Salman Rushdie pasca penikaman di New York - VOADepartemen Kehakiman AS menyelidiki mantan Presiden AS Donald Trump atas kemungkinan pelanggaran Undang-Undang Spionase dan tindak kejahatan lainnya setelah Biro Investigasi Federal (FBI) menemukan 11 set dokumen rahasia negara di kediaman pribadinya di Mar-a-Lago, negara bagian Florida, pekan lalu. Kepala Biro VOA untuk Gedung Putih Patsy Widakuswara melaporkan, disampaikan Tim VOA.2022-08-1502 min
Issues in the NewsWestern Military Unite For Ukraine - April 29, 2022Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA White House bureau chief, Patsy Widakuswara and Newsday columnist Dan Raviv about the more aggressive stance of western defense officials and NATO allies against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macon's recent re-election and its significance for the transatlantic alliance, Tesla CEO Elon Musk's cash deal to acquire social media giant Twitter, and other top stories.2022-04-3024 minIssues in the NewsWestern Military Unite For Ukraine - April 29, 2022Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA White House bureau chief, Patsy Widakuswara and Newsday columnist Dan Raviv about the more aggressive stance of western defense officials and NATO allies against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macon's recent re-election and its significance for the transatlantic alliance, Tesla CEO Elon Musk's cash deal to acquire social media giant Twitter, and other top stories.2022-04-3024 minIssues in the NewsUS-Russia - January 28, 2022Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson and VOA White House bureau chief, Patsy Widakuswara, about President Joe Biden's latest warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin should he invade Ukraine, the path forward for Democrats as they re-work their social spending and climate package, the Biden administration's withdrawal of its vaccine and testing mandate for businesses, and liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s intention to retire paving the way for President Biden to make good on his promise to nominate the first Black female Supreme Court justice. Listen to Issues in the News on the Voice of...2022-01-2825 minIssues in the NewsUS-Russia - January 28, 2022Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson and VOA White House bureau chief, Patsy Widakuswara, about President Joe Biden's latest warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin should he invade Ukraine, the path forward for Democrats as they re-work their social spending and climate package, the Biden administration's withdrawal of its vaccine and testing mandate for businesses, and liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s intention to retire paving the way for President Biden to make good on his promise to nominate the first Black female Supreme Court justice. Listen to Issues in the News on the Voice of...2022-01-2825 min
South & Central AsiaTaliban Allow Second Flight from KabulA Qatar Airways passenger flight arrived in Doha from Afghanistan Friday, the second to depart from the Kabul airport with the Taliban’s permission since the chaotic U.S. military withdrawal that ended Aug. 31. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has the latest on evacuations from Afghanistan.
Producer: Bakhtiyar Zamanov2021-09-1102 min
USA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.Biden Announces Sweeping Vaccine Mandates, More Steps to Fight COVIDAs the United States continues to deal with the spread of the highly transmissible delta variant, President Joe Biden announced new sweeping vaccine mandates as part of a multipronged push to end the pandemic. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has this report.
Producer: Mary Cieslak2021-09-1002 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.Biden Defends Ending America’s Longest WarAmid intense criticism of his administration’s chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan, President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Tuesday and defended how he has ended America’s longest war. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has this story.Produced by: Barry Unger2021-09-0103 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.Biden Vows to Bring Americans Home from AfghanistanAmid intense criticism of his administration’s chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan, President Joe Biden spoke Friday about ramping up evacuation efforts for Americans as well as the thousands of stranded Afghans desperate to flee the country following the Taliban takeover. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this story.2021-08-2102 minSouth & Central AsiaBiden Seeks to Weather Afghan Withdrawal StormPresident Joe Biden remains defiant amid a political storm triggered by the swift Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and the chaotic end of America’s longest war. Whether he can survive the crisis depends on many factors, including the safe evacuation of Americans. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has more.2021-08-2002 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.Pressure Mounts on Biden Following Chaotic WithdrawalPresident Joe Biden returned from vacation early to the White House Tuesday evening as he faced mounting pressure over the chaotic withdrawal of American forces in Afghanistan and the swift collapse of the government in Kabul. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the latest.Produced by: Bakhtiyar Zamanov2021-08-1803 min
Science & HealthDelta Variant Doubles US COVID-19 Cases Since Last MonthThe U.S. has averaged more than 26,000 new COVID-19 cases per day over the past week — more than double the number it was a month ago — with the more contagious delta variant making up over 80% of cases. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara looks at the Biden administration’s strategy for dealing with the surge, as misinformation continues to drive anti-vaccination sentiments in certain groups.
Producer: Kimberlyn Weeks2021-07-2202 min
US PoliticsAmid Lawsuits, Trump Continues to Wield Outsized InfluencePressure is ratcheting up against Donald Trump and his closest circle. His company, the Trump Organization, is under a criminal investigation on suspicion of fraud and other illegal financial dealings. Yet the former president remains popular among Republicans and wields an outsized influence over the party. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this story.
Producer: Bakhtiyar Zamanov2021-07-1702 minUS PoliticsBiden Urges Passing of Voting Rights Law but Offers No StrategyU.S. President Joe Biden was in Philadelphia Tuesday to urge the passing of voting rights legislation that has stalled in Congress, but he did not outline a path to overcome Republican opposition. The speech came as Republicans in state legislatures sought to pass measures restricting access to voting. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.Produced by: Barry Unger2021-07-1402 min
East Asia PacificUS Ships Moderna Vaccine to Indonesia Amid COVID-19 SurgeThe Biden administration is sending 3 million doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine to Indonesia as the archipelago deals with a surge in COVID-19 cases. The Indonesian government said it would use the doses as booster shots for health workers who have already been fully vaccinated with the Chinese Sinovac vaccine. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.2021-07-1002 minSouth & Central AsiaBiden Justifies Afghan Withdrawal Amid Taliban GainsAmid major Taliban gains on the ground, U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered his justification for military withdrawal from Afghanistan. The U.S. is on track to pull out troops completely by the end of August, ending military operations after two decades of war. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.2021-07-0903 minScience & HealthUS Announces Vaccine Donations to Vietnam, GuatemalaThe Biden administration announced shipments of millions of Moderna vaccine donations for Guatemala and Vietnam on Tuesday, after pledging to donate 4 million doses to Indonesia last week. But overall, the U.S. fell short of its target of sending 80 million doses to countries in need by the end of June. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report on the challenges facing the U.S. effort to help vaccinate the world.2021-07-0702 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.Biden Hosts Naturalization Ceremony for New AmericansAhead of U.S. Independence Day on July 4th, President Joe Biden hosted a naturalization ceremony for new Americans at the White House. His administration is also launching a governmentwide effort aimed at encouraging millions of immigrants to apply to become U.S. citizens. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.2021-07-0302 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.Biden Consoles Families of Florida Condo Collapse VictimsU.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were in Surfside, Florida, on Thursday, where search and rescue teams are working for an eighth day at the site of a partially collapsed condominium building. The bodies of 18 people, including two children, have been pulled from the rubble, and more than 140 people are still missing. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.2021-07-0202 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.Biden and Putin Exchange Diplomatic Pleasantries, but Differences RemainU.S. President Joe Biden and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin ended their summit with positive assessments of their meeting, but clear differences remain. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report from Geneva.
Producer: Kimberlyn Weeks2021-06-1702 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.Biden Wraps Up NATO Summit Ahead of Putin MeetingU.S. President Joe Biden meets with European Union allies on Tuesday after wrapping up a summit with NATO leaders, ahead of his highly anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report from Brussels.2021-06-1503 min
EuropeAt Summit's End, G-7 Leaders Call Out China, RussiaLeaders of the G-7 ended their three-day summit Sunday, committing to a series of actions to end the coronavirus pandemic, mitigate climate change and rebuild the global economy. The group named China and Russia as sources of global security and economic threats. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report from Brussels, the next leg of U.S. President Joe Biden’s European tour.2021-06-1402 minEuropeG-7 Summit Aims to Build Back Better, GreenerG-7 leaders continue their meeting in Cornwall, England, with bold ambitions to lead the world out of the pandemic, toward a better and greener future. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report from the summit.2021-06-1202 minScience & HealthBiden Says US Will Donate 500 Million COVID Vaccines to WorldOn Thursday, the eve of the G-7 summit in Cornwall, England, U.S. President Joe Biden formally announced what had been disclosed a day earlier — that his administration would donate 500 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to 92 low- and middle-income countries. Here’s the latest from White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara, who is traveling with the president.2021-06-1102 min
The AmericasKamala Harris Set to Head to Mexico, GuatemalaVice President Kamala Harris is heading to Guatemala and Mexico on Sunday in a bid to lower migration from the region. She is expected to focus on bolstering economic development and humanitarian relief and strengthening good governance and civil society. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.2021-06-0503 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.Biden Aims to Vaccinate 70% of US Adults by July 4President Joe Biden is launching a monthlong nationwide push to get 70% of American adults vaccinated by Independence Day on July 4. But the administration has not yet outlined its vaccine-sharing strategy with the rest of the world. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.2021-06-0302 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.Biden Honors Tulsa Massacre VictimsPresident Joe Biden was in Oklahoma Tuesday, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to commemorate the anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, the destruction in 1921 of a prosperous Black community by a white mob that left up to 300 people dead and thousands homeless. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.2021-06-0202 minEuropeBiden-Putin Summit Announced Despite Belarus IncidentThe White House announced Tuesday that President Joe Biden will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva next month, as the administration seeks to restore stability amid worsening bilateral tensions. Some Republican lawmakers have criticized the decision, raising concerns about recent moves by Moscow and its ally Belarus. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.2021-05-2602 minEast Asia PacificBiden Announces US-South Korea Vaccine PartnershipCOVID-19, climate change and cooperation in high-tech industries were the focus of a summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the White House Friday. While the leaders also discussed North Korea, prospects for a breakthrough on denuclearization appear dim. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.2021-05-2202 minUS PoliticsBiden Pushes for US to Beat China in Electric Vehicle RacePresident Joe Biden toured an electric vehicle plant in Michigan on Tuesday, where he made the case for his $174 billion electric vehicle plan, framing it in the context of competition against China. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.2021-05-1902 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.Russia Denies Involvement in Colonial Pipeline AttackRussia has denied involvement in the cyberattack that crippled Colonial Pipeline, a critical artery for almost half of the U.S. East Coast's fuel supply. While the Biden administration has taken steps to address gasoline shortages, drivers are beginning to see higher prices at the pump. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.2021-05-1202 minUS PoliticsNo, Biden is Not After Americans' BurgersSome Republican lawmakers and conservative commentators continue to falsely claim that President Joe Biden’s climate plan will force Americans to eat far less red meat. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara looks at how burgers have become the latest battlefield in the country’s culture war.2021-05-0802 minUS PoliticsUS Support of Vaccine Patent Waiver is Only the First StepWorld leaders welcomed the Biden administration's announced support for waiving patent restrictions on COVID-19 vaccines, the so-called TRIPS waiver, at the World Trade Organization. While this could be a breakthrough in the global fight against the pandemic, as White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara reports, it’s just the first step in a long and complicated process.2021-05-0703 minUS PoliticsBiden Travels to Georgia, a State that Secured His Legislative AmbitionsMarking his first 100 days in office, U.S. President Joe Biden traveled Thursday to Georgia, a state where Democratic victories in the Senate allowed him to pursue a far more ambitious legislative agenda. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.2021-04-3003 minUS PoliticsIn Address to Congress, Biden Defends Government and DemocracyIn his first address to the joint session of Congress Wednesday night, President Joe Biden pitched his ambitious infrastructure and jobs plan while casting government as a force for good. The American presidential tradition was noticeably different in many ways, due to COVID-19 protocols. VOA’s White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara reports.2021-04-2903 minScience & HealthBiden Sets Ambitious CO2 Target at Virtual Global Summit on Climate ChangePresident Joe Biden has kicked off a two-day virtual global Summit on Climate with a pledge to substantially reduce U.S. carbon emissions by 2030 and double annual climate change funding to developing countries by 2024. Forty world leaders as well as climate activists and representatives of international organizations are attending the summit, as VOA’s White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara reports.2021-04-2202 minScience & HealthBiden Under Pressure to Improve Global Vaccine EquityTouting the 200 million COVID-19 shots administered since he took office, President Joe Biden said he is looking into sending excess doses abroad. His administration is under pressure to do more to improve global vaccine equity, including supporting a campaign to waive vaccine patents. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the story.2021-04-2202 minScience & HealthBiden Pushes Plan to Boost Electric Bus ProductionThis week the Biden administration is promoting a plan to boost electric bus production, proposing $45 billion spending to reduce American-made bus emissions to zero by 2030. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.2021-04-2103 minEast Asia PacificChina at Forefront of US-Japan SummitStrategic competition with China was one of the main issues discussed in U.S. President Joe Biden's Friday meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, the first foreign leader to visit the White House since Biden took office. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.
Producer: Kim Weeks2021-04-1703 minEuropeUS Slaps Tough Sanctions on Russia for Election MeddlingThe Biden administration on Thursday imposed tough sanctions targeting the Russian economy to punish the Kremlin for the SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign against the United States and efforts to influence the 2020 presidential election. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the story.2021-04-1603 minUS PoliticsBiden Announces End to 'America’s Longest War'President Joe Biden announced his plan to withdraw all 2,500 American troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, months later than the May 1 deadline that the Trump administration and the Taliban agreed on last year. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.2021-04-1502 minScience & HealthUS Suspends Johnson & Johnson Vaccine After Rare ComplicationsSeveral U.S. states have temporarily stopped providing Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines in line with federal guidance after six people who received the shots developed rare blood clots. Meanwhile, several countries have suspended the AstraZeneca vaccines after reports it, too, may be linked to blood clots. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara reports.2021-04-1402 minUS PoliticsBiden Wields Executive Power to Curb Gun ViolenceUnder pressure from activists, on Thursday President Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions aimed at curbing gun violence, following recent mass shootings. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara reports, prospects for gun control legislation appear dim for now in the divided U.S. Congress.2021-04-0903 minScience & HealthAs More Americans Get Vaccinated, Biden Ramps Up Assistance Effort AbroadAs the U.S. nears reaching its goal of vaccinating 200 million Americans by the end of April, the Biden administration is taking more steps toward helping other nations by appointing a coordinator for its global COVID-19 response. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the story.2021-04-0702 minEast Asia PacificUS Concerned Over China’s Illegal FishingThe Biden administration says it is concerned about illegal fishing by Chinese vessels. China leads the illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing industry, with a fleet of thousands around the world. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this story.2021-03-2702 minUS PoliticsBiden Urges Congress to Tighten Gun LawsU.S. President Joe Biden is urging Congress to pass tighter gun laws following two mass shootings in Georgia and Colorado. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the story.2021-03-2402 minEuropeUS-Russia Tension Rising as Biden Calls Putin 'Killer'Tensions are rising between the United States and Russia following sharp statements from President Joe Biden on Vladimir Putin over the Russian president’s attempt to undermine the 2020 U.S. election. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the story.2021-03-1802 minUS PoliticsBiden Seeks Return to Normal, Both in Life and PresidencyU.S. President Joe Biden is touring the country to pitch his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package as he seeks to help Americans return to normalcy, both in life and in how they view the presidency. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara looks at how Biden’s crisis communication style compares to his predecessor’s.2021-03-1703 minEast Asia PacificQuad Summit Expected to Discuss China’s Vaccine DiplomacyU.S. President Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan, India and Australia will meet virtually later this week for the first summit of the “Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.” The group of countries, also known as “the Quad,” will likely discuss China’s vaccine diplomacy and other regional issues. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this story.2021-03-1002 minUS PoliticsTrump Reaffirms Control of Republican Party, Hints at 2024 RunDonald Trump slammed President Joe Biden’s policies and reaffirmed leadership of the Republican Party at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida on Sunday, his first major speech after leaving office. He hinted but did not confirm whether he will run again in 2024. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the story.2021-03-0102 minScience & HealthBiden Touts Milestone of 50 Million Vaccine ShotsUS President Joe Biden commemorated on Thursday the 50 millionth shot of the COVID-19 vaccine since his swearing-in, just days after the nation passed 500,000 coronavirus deaths. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this story.Producer: Barry Unger2021-02-2602 minUS PoliticsBiden Orders Review to Shore Up US Supply Chain ResiliencyPresident Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday for a government review of global supply chains and potential US vulnerabilities in key industries, including computer chips, electric vehicle batteries, pharmaceuticals and critical minerals used in electronics. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report.2021-02-2502 minUS PoliticsBiden’s Immigration Reform Faces Steep ChallengesDemocrats in Congress introduced a bill Thursday based on the Biden administration’s immigration priorities that would provide a path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants. Meanwhile, officials will begin processing Central American asylum-seekers who were turned back and forced to remain in Mexico under a controversial Trump-era policy that has been revoked. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the story.2021-02-1903 minUS PoliticsWhat’s Next for Trump in American Politics?Former President Donald Trump is out of office, but not out of politics. He remains popular among Republicans and is now picking fights with some top leaders in a battle for control of the Republican Party. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the story.2021-02-1802 minSouth & Central AsiaUS Imposes Sanctions Over Myanmar CoupThe U.S. slapped additional sanctions on Myanmar following a military coup Feb. 1. The crisis has emerged as an early test of President Joe Biden’s foreign policy as his administration pledges to defend democracy and seeks to counter China’s rising influence in the region. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara reports.2021-02-1103 min
Trump et l'immigration - Voix de l'AmériqueImmigration: Biden veut réunir les familles de migrants séparés sous Trump - février 03, 2021États-Unis, le président Joe Biden a signé, hier, trois décrets sur l'immigration, dont un prévoit la mise en place d'un groupe de travail destiné à réunir les familles de migrants. Il est aussi question d'un examen des procédures de demande d'asile à la frontière sud des Etats-Unis, alors que l'actuel locataire de la Maison Blanche tente de défaire certaines des mesures strictes instaurées par son prédécesseur Donald Trump. Des activistes se disent satisfaits, mais affirment qu'ils continueront à faire pression pour des actions encore plus fortes. Le point avec Patsy Widakuswara, correspondante de la VOA à la Mais2021-02-0302 min
Our VoicesVOA Our Voices 308 - The Biden-Harris Administration: What's Next?What can we expect as the new U.S. President shifts the tone from "America First" to "America's Back?” President Joe Biden has taken immediate, sweeping action to undo the Trump administration's policies. With a diverse cabinet, tapped to lead at home and abroad, what will this chapter mean for America's image and relationships around the world?In this episode of Our Voices, Haydé Adams FitzPatrick speaks to VOA's White House correspondent, Patsy Widakuswara, about the Biden-Harris agenda; and we'll hear what Africans would like to see from the new administration. We also feature a historic cabinet pick that could hel...2021-01-2928 minUS PoliticsUS Aims to Again Lead World on ClimatePresident Joe Biden signed a series of sweeping executive orders aiming to cut oil, gas and coal emissions to tackle climate change. Biden said he wants the U.S. to once again lead the global response to the climate crisis, a sharp departure from his predecessor. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the story.2021-01-2802 min
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Producer: Bakhtiyar Zamanov2021-01-1602 minUS PoliticsA Divided Nation Heads into Tense Transition of PowerIn a new CBS/YouGov poll, 21% of Republicans said they approved of the bloody siege on the U.S. Congress by supporters of President Donald Trump. Many more believe the November election was rigged. As the U.S. heads into a turbulent transition of power, Patsy Widakuswara has the story on this divided and angry nation.
Producer: Bakhtiyar Zamanov2021-01-1502 minUS PoliticsFacing Threats of Removal, Trump Says He is ‘Outraged’ by ViolenceIn a video released Thursday night, President Donald Trump said he is outraged by the “violence, lawlessness and mayhem” that transpired when his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol this week. Trump is facing a growing call from Democrats and Republicans who say he must be removed from office. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara reports.
Producer: Bakhtiyar Zamanov2021-01-0802 minUS PoliticsAfter Mob Storms Capitol, Congress Continues Certification of Biden’s VictoryRattled members of Congress reconvened Wednesday night to resume counting electoral votes from the November election. Both Democrat and Republican lawmakers said they are determined to continue certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral victory, hours after thousands of President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol building. Patsy Widakuswara has the story.2021-01-0703 min
Présidentielle 2020 - Voix de l'AmériqueMike Pence est sorti de sa réserve habituelle - janvier 07, 2021Les membres du Congrès américains ont finalement confirmé la victoire de Joe Biden a la présidentielle du 3 novembre tôt ce jeudi matin. Ils ont repris tard dans la soirée de mercredi le dépouillement des votes du collège électoral, Les législateurs démocrates et républicains se sont montrés déterminés, quelques heures après que des milliers de partisans du président Donald Trump ont pris d'assaut le Capitole. Un reportage de Patsy Widakuswara avec le récit d’Abdourahmane Dia.2021-01-0702 min
Extremism WatchAfter Mob Storms Capitol, Congress Continues Certification of Biden’s VictoryRattled members of Congress reconvened Wednesday night to resume counting electoral votes from the November election. Both Democrat and Republican lawmakers said they are determined to continue certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral victory, hours after thousands of President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol building. Patsy Widakuswara has the story.2021-01-0703 minUS PoliticsNo Sign of Trump Concession as Top Senate Republican Admits Biden WonAfter weeks of silence, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, following Monday’s formal vote by the Electoral College that cemented Biden’s victory in the November 3 election. Yet there is still no sign President Donald Trump is willing to accept defeat. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara reports.2020-12-1602 minPrésidentielle 2020 - Voix de l'AmériqueJoe Biden se rapproche davantage de la Maison Blanche - décembre 09, 2020Le président Donald Trump a perdu des dizaines de poursuites judiciaires pour faire annuler la victoire du président élu Joe Biden. Le 8 décembre marquait la date limite de la «zone de sécurité» où les États doivent finaliser la certification de leurs résultats électoraux, ce qui limite davantage la capacité de Trump à les contester. Patsy Widakuswara correspondante de la VOA
a la Maison Blanche fait le point.2020-12-0903 minUS PoliticsBiden’s Agenda for WomenPresident-elect Joe Biden has chosen women to fill many key Cabinet posts as well as his entire senior communications team, part of his campaign promise to ensure full inclusion and gender equality. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this report on Biden’s agenda for women.2020-12-0502 minPrésidentielle 2020 - Voix de l'AmériqueJoe Biden ramène des anciens cadre de l'administration Obama - novembre 26, 2020Le président élu américain Joe Biden a présenté quelques-uns des futurs membres de son administration, notamment les chefs de la diplomatie et de la sécurité nationale. M. Biden poursuit le processus de transition en dépit du fait que le président Donald Trump n’a toujours pas concédé la défaite. Un reportage de Patsy Widakuswara, correspondante de la VOA à la Maison Blanche ; le récit est de Dilly Dicko2020-11-2603 minUS PoliticsBiden Announces Cabinet PicksU.S. President-elect Joe Biden announced his picks for top diplomatic and national security posts in his forthcoming administration. Biden is pressing ahead with the transition process even though President Donald Trump has yet to formally concede. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the latest.Produced by: Bakhtiyar Zamanov2020-11-2502 minUS PoliticsGeorgia Certifies Recount, Confirming Biden VictoryFollowing a hand recount of ballots, officials in Georgia certified U.S. presidential election results in the state, confirming that President-elect Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump. Yet the president shows no signs of conceding. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the latest.
Producer: Bakhtiyar Zamanov2020-11-2102 minPrésidentielle 2020 - Voix de l'AmériqueTransition: Biden craint que son équipe ne soit "en retard de semaines voire de mois" - novembre 19, 2020Lors d'un événement virtuel mercredi avec des agents de santé, le président élu Joe Biden a averti que son équipe allait être "en retard de semaines voire de mois" dans la planification de la lutte contre la pandémie si l'administration Trump ne cesse de bloquer le processus de transition. Voici un reportage de Patsy Widakuswara, correspondante de la VOA à la Maison Blanche ; le récit est de Cherubin Dorcil.2020-11-1902 minUS PoliticsBiden Says Trump’s Blocking of Transition Delays Pandemic EffortsIn a virtual event with front-line health care workers Wednesday, President-elect Joe Biden warned that his team is going to be "behind by weeks or months” in the country’s pandemic planning unless the Trump administration stops blocking the transition process. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the story.2020-11-1902 minUS PoliticsTrump Campaign Launches New Lawsuit in PennsylvaniaPresident Donald Trump’s campaign launched a new legal effort this week aimed at stopping the certification of election results in Pennsylvania, as the president continued to refuse to concede to President-elect Joe Biden. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the latest.2020-11-1203 minPrésidentielle 2020 - Voix de l'AmériqueBiden félicité à l'étranger, boudé par les républicains...sauf en privé - novembre 12, 2020Le président élu américain selon les projections, Joe Biden, a rejeté le refus de l'administration Trump d'entamer le processus de transition, alors même que les principaux dirigeants du parti républicain se sont rangés du côté de M. Trump dans ses efforts visant à annuler la victoire projetée de Biden à la présidentielle. Un reportage de Patsy Widakuswara, correspondante de la VOA à la Maison Blanche.2020-11-1203 minUS PoliticsTrump, Republicans Rebuff Transition ProcessPresident-elect Joe Biden dismissed the Trump administration’s refusal to begin the official transition process, even as key Republican Party leaders sided with President Donald Trump in his uphill legal fight to overturn Biden’s projected presidential election victory. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the latest.2020-11-1102 minBTS Gedung Putih - Voice of America | Bahasa IndonesiaTrump dan Virus Corona - April 28, 2020Sempat tak terdeteksi, AS belakangan menjadi negara dengan jumlah kasus Covid-19 tertinggi di dunia. Koresponden VOA untuk Gedung Putih, Patsy Widakuswara, membagikan perspektifnya tentang dinamika pemerintahan Trump menghadapi pandemi: menganggap enteng hingga upaya menyelamatkan perekonomian.2020-04-2824 min
ImmigrationTrump’s Green Card Suspension Contains Many ExceptionsU.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday suspending for 60 days the issuance of permanent residency status, also known as green cards. He described it as an effort to protect American workers’ jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. While Trump said the order is “powerful,” as White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara reports, the action contains a wide series of exceptions and may only affect a small number of people.2020-04-2302 minBTS Gedung Putih - Voice of America | Bahasa IndonesiaPatsy Widakuswara dan Kisah di Balik Layar Gedung Putih - April 17, 2020Kiprah Patsy Widakuswara di dunia jurnalistik telah terentang selama 2 dekade, dari menjadi wartawan di Indonesia hingga kemudian sebagai koresponden Gedung Putih pertama asal Indonesia, mewakili VOA. Perkenalkan, inilah Patsy dan kisah di balik layar the White House: BTS Gedung Putih.2020-04-1714 minOur VoicesVOA Our Voices 142: President Trump’s Africa StrategyThis week on #VOAOurVoices, we examine U.S. foreign policy and priorities toward Africa under President Donald Trump. From trade and aid, to immigration and security, we look at the state of America's engagement with the continent, amid an ever-changing political landscape. VOA senior White House correspondent, Patsy Widakuswara, and Washington correspondent for Nigeria's Channels TV, Maria Byrd, join the program for an in-depth discussion. In our #WomentoWatch segment we highlight women who are blazing trails in the world of foreign policy.2019-10-0428 minImmigrationSenate Deals Wall Setback, but Trump May Still Win on BorderThe U.S. Senate has voted again to block President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration and his plan to divert $3.6 billion from military projects to extend wall construction along the U.S.-Mexico border. Despite the setback, Trump could win a larger narrative on border security — an important issue for his supporters going into next year's election. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has more.2019-09-2802 min
LINE - Voice of America | Bahasa IndonesiaTrump Kecam Gugatan Negara-Negara Bagian Terhadap Deklarasi Darurat Nasional - Februari 20, 2019Presiden Donald Trump mengutuk gugatan 16 negara bagian yang menantang deklarasi darurat nasionalnya untuk membangun tembok perbatasan Amerika-Meksiko. Koresponden VOA di Gedung Putih Patsy Widakuswara melaporkan perkembangan terbaru tentang pertarungan hukum tersebut.2019-02-2003 min