Coverage dated November 10, 2026

Voice of America head was illegally fired by Kari Lake, court says, backing reinstatement

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A federal appeals court panel on Tuesday said former Voice of America (VOA) head Kari Lake illegally fired former director Michael Abramowitz, backing his reinstatement in the role. The three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C.

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Anchorage Daily News
Appeals court says Voice of America director was fired illegally by former head Kari Lake (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Nov 10, 2026
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The decision represents the latest failure by the Trump administration in trying to dismantle Voice of America.
The Hill
Voice of America head was illegally fired by Kari Lake, court says, backing reinstatement (opens The Hill)
Published Nov 10, 2026
The Hill's feed description
A federal appeals court panel on Tuesday said former Voice of America (VOA) head Kari Lake illegally fired former director Michael Abramowitz, backing his reinstatement in the role. The three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C.