Donald Trump
Journalists at government-backed broadcasters work through layoffs
Despite an Executive Order that required a reduction in activity and workforce, some employees of U.S. Agency for Global Media outlets are reporting to work, unsure if they will receive a paycheck.
Layoffs hit 1,000 workers at Voice of America, other broadcasters
The job cuts are rooted in an Executive Order signed by President Trump on Friday that requires USAGM and other organizations to reduce their activities and employee count.
Trump orders cuts at Voice of America parent agency
President Trump has signed an executive order requiring the parent agency of Voice of America to effectuate activity and staffing cuts.
Kari Lake calls for Voice of America to drop AP, Reuters contracts
The move will also see Voice of America end its business relationships with Agence France-Presse and Reuters, among other outlets.
Amazon’s Prime Video to stream Trump era of “The Apprentice”
The show will stream on Prime Video in the U.S. only, with additional seasons debuting on the streaming platform every Monday through the end of April.
Fox News, ABC attract highest viewership with Trump prime-time speech to Congress
Fox News and ABC were the top cable news channel and broadcast network respectively with coverage of President Donald Trump's prime-time address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, according to Nielsen ratings.
Voice of America hires Kari Lake as special advisor
The appointment comes about two months after then-President Elect Trump named Lake as his choice to lead the external broadcaster.
DOJ goes to court for Trump in legal challenge brought by AP
Attorneys for the Department of Justice argued the AP has no constitutional right to access events held by President Donald Trump.
Associated Press sues White House officials over ban
The news organization says it is being barred from events involving President Donald Trump because it refuses to refer to the Atlantic Gulf as the "Gulf of Mexico."
Apple, Google to return TikTok to app stores in U.S.
Apple and Google are restoring access to TikTok in their U.S.-based app stores after receiving assurances from the Trump Administration that a law banning the app will not be enforced.
FCC readies plan to scrutinize broadcasters, telecoms over DEI initiatives
The FCC intends to use materials obtained from its investigation of Comcast over DEI initiatives to help the agency probe other telecoms and broadcasters on the same issue in the future.
Associated Press banned from White House event over “Gulf of America” recognition
The organization continues to use the name "Gulf of Mexico," despite President Donald Trump's executive order renaming the body of water.