Judge voids Kari Lake's actions as acting CEO of U.S. media agency - CBS News

CBS News
March 8, 2026
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A judge ruled Kari Lake's appointment as acting CEO of a U.S. media agency was illegal, voiding her actions.

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A judge has voided actions taken by Kari Lake during her tenure as acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), according to CBS News. The ruling found that Lake's appointment by former President Donald Trump in 2020 was unlawful, rendering her subsequent decisions invalid. This includes her dismissal of several senior officials and the dissolution of the agency's board of directors. The decision could lead to the reinstatement of those dismissed and requires a re-evaluation of USAGM's leadership structure.

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