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Maeve

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2. CNN also says it was a "setback for tRump

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #1)

Sat May 3, 2025, 03:51 PM

May 2025

On Thursday, an appeals court stayed, or paused, the rulings pertaining to those broadcasters, pending further review, but did not stay Lamberth’s order about VOA. That’s what apparently led to the return-to-work message on Friday night.

Some VOA staffers told CNN they are viewing the situation with skepticism, given the Trump administration’s open hostility toward the network.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/03/media/voice-of-america-return-trump-lake

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BREAKING: DC Circuit panel allows the Trump administration to block funding for and take other actions against VOA [View all] mahatmakanejeeves May 2025 OP

Which is interesting, because here's what Google News shows for this topic: mahatmakanejeeves May 2025 #1

CNN also says it was a "setback for tRump Maeve May 2025 #2

Correct on that. valleyrogue May 2025 #4

Chris Geidner pretty much spends every waking hour following Trump's temper tantrums. mahatmakanejeeves May 2025 #7

The Guardian has that too (regarding going back on the air shortly) BumRushDaShow May 2025 #6

Politico, 11:36 a.m.: Embattled Voice of America may resume broadcasting next week mahatmakanejeeves May 2025 #3

A slightly different perspective. Marcuse May 2025 #5

Ruling by a standard 3 judge appeals board... getagrip_already May 2025 #8

Steve Herman confirms that the order was entered. mahatmakanejeeves May 2025 #9

Two Trump appointed judges did this. Sadly, the only chance for reversal is the Supreme Court. SunSeeker May 2025 #10

"Bringing VOA out of a deep coma will require substantial time and a Herculean effort ..." mahatmakanejeeves May 2025 #11