Judge rules Kari Lake unlawfully ran US media agency, voiding mass layoffs

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by Michael Sainato
March 8, 2026
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A judge ruled Kari Lake unlawfully led a US media agency, voiding mass layoffs and other actions.

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A federal judge has ruled that Kari Lake unlawfully led the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) for several months last year. The ruling voids mass layoffs and other actions taken during her tenure, according to the article. Lake, appointed by former President Trump without Senate confirmation, oversaw the agency responsible for Voice of America and other international broadcasters. During her time, over 1,000 jobs were reportedly cut. This judicial decision invalidates those personnel changes and other related actions at the independent federal agency.

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