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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 3

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 3 OP

Which is interesting, because here's what Google News shows for this topic: mahatmakanejeeves May 3 #1

CNN also says it was a "setback for tRump Maeve May 3 #2

Correct on that. valleyrogue May 3 #4

Chris Geidner pretty much spends every waking hour following Trump's temper tantrums. mahatmakanejeeves May 3 #7

The Guardian has that too (regarding going back on the air shortly) BumRushDaShow May 3 #6

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

A slightly different perspective. Marcuse May 3 #5

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

Steve Herman confirms that the order was entered. mahatmakanejeeves May 3 #9

Two Trump appointed judges did this. Sadly, the only chance for reversal is the Supreme Court. SunSeeker May 3 #10

"Bringing VOA out of a deep coma will require substantial time and a Herculean effort ..." mahatmakanejeeves May 3 #11