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USAGM finalizes firings at Voice of America
More than 630 workers were let go between the start of the month and Friday, when the final termination notices were sent.
FCC seeks public comment on TV, radio ownership reform
The agency will issue a public notice that seeks comment on modifying or eliminate certain broadcast ownership restrictions.
House narrowly passes bill to pull public broadcast funding
The bill, which claws back $1.1 billion in public media funding, now heads to the Senate.
Despite cuts, FCC seeks larger budget for 2026
The FCC has requested a budget increase of more than 4 percent, despite the agency effectuating staff and resource cuts under its current chairman Brendan Carr.
USAGM starts firing full-time Voice of America employees
The USAGM is sending termination notices to full-time employees at Voice of America, The Desk has learned.
SiriusXM signs Stephen A. Smith to new radio deal
Stephen A. Smith will produce two talk shows for SiriusXM, starting in September, the radio broadcaster announced.
Nathan Simington to depart FCC this week
FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington has announced his intention to depart the agency by the end of the week.
Documents outline deal between Voice of America, One America News
The agency's senior advisor Kari Lake endorsed a non-binding contract with OAN parent Herring Networks earlier this month, according to documents obtained by The Desk.
NPR sues Trump administration over funding cuts
The public radio program distributor takes issue with Trump's executive order that directed the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to eliminate funding for NPR and PBS.
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.
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.