Appeals court says VOA director was fired illegally by former head Kari Lake
The decision marks the latest failed effort for the Trump administration to dismantle the international broadcaster.
Covered by 2 sources from United States. First reported by The Washington Post ·
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Appeals court says VOA director was fired illegally by former head Kari Lake
The decision marks the latest failed effort for the Trump administration to dismantle the international broadcaster.
Voice of America head was illegally fired by Kari Lake, court says, backing reinstatement
A federal appeals court panel on Tuesday said former Voice of America (VOA) head Kari Lake illegally fired former director Michael Abramowitz, backing his reinstatement in the role. The three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit found that Lake fired Abramowitz without independent approval…
Coverage details
2 outlets from United States are covering this story: The Washington Post and The Hill. The Washington Post published it first, on November 10, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Hill, 5 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Kari Lake, VOA, Voice of America, Court of Appeals and Michael Abramowitz.
