Steve Herman retires from Voice of America, joins University of Mississippi
Steve Herman is retiring for Voice of America to become the executive director of a new journalism unit at the University of Mississippi.
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Voice of America layoffs to result in dozens of deportations
Around 60 workers who are in the U.S. on J-1 visas could be asked to leave the country after being laid off from Voice of America last week.
USAGM fires hundreds of Voice of America contractors
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.
Appeals court reverses some rulings on USAGM funding
The federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. said the Trump administration must hire back Voice of America workers, but overturned injunctions that resumed funding to other broadcasters.
CPB: We don’t have to listen to Trump on NPR, PBS funding matters
Officials at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting said President Donald Trump has no legal authority over their organization.
Trump signs Executive Order to cut NPR, PBS funding
The Executive Order signed on Thursday said funding to NPR and PBS is no longer necessary because alternative sources of news exist.
SiriusXM sees higher churn, lower revenue during Q1
The company is moving forward with its plan to focus on in-car subscribers over streamers, believing those customers are more-lucrative to the business.
Cumulus to stop trading shares on NASDAQ in May
Cumulus Media will stop trading shares on the NASDAQ stock exchange in May, and will trade exclusively through the over-the-counter market.
Judge approves injunction that reinstates Voice of America funding
A federal judge has approved a preliminary injunction that requires USAGM to reinstate fired Voice of America employees and provide funding to the broadcaster once again.
Salem Media Group announces partnerships with Trumps
The CEO of Salem Media said the deals were proof that it is an “exciting time to be a Salem shareholder.”
Salem Radio’s Hugh Hewitt joins Fox News as contributor
Hugh Hewitt is joining Fox News Media as an on-air contributor, the broadcaster announced on Friday.
European Broadcasting Union launches fact-checking unit
Public service broadcasters participating in the EBU will work on a new fact-check initiative that will strengthen investigative journalism and help fight online misinformation.