By Matthew Holloway | A letter from Solicitor General of the United States D. John Sauer to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson has revealed that the Department of Justice is prepared to defend the removal of former Voice of America (VOA) Director Michael Abramowitz from his position. Abramowitz's removal was| AZ FREE NEWS - Your #1 Source for Arizona News & Politics!
May 15, 2025 - The move affects more than 500 freelance workers, including reporters, photographers and other journalists; many hold work permit visas, and will be asked to leave the country.| TheDesk.net
The agency's senior advisor Kari Lake endorsed a non-binding contract with OAN parent Herring Networks earlier this month, according to documents obtained by The Desk.| TheDesk.net
The appointment comes about two months after then-President Elect Trump named Lake as his choice to lead the external broadcaster.| TheDesk.net
The move will also see Voice of America walk away from its business relationship with Agence France-Presse.| TheDesk.net
More than 630 workers were let go between the start of the month and Friday, when the final termination notices were sent.| TheDesk.net
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted a stay that blocked an order to distribute Congressionally mandated funds to Radio Free Asia.| Washington-Baltimore News Guild
Kari Lake, the Republican candidate for governor in Arizona, said Tuesday she would like abortions to be rare and safe, but not illegal.| KTAR.com
