U.S. Government

Senior U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth ruled Kari Lake's tenure as acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) from July to November 2025 unlawful, invalidating actions like mass layoffs at Voice of America (VOA) and affiliates. The decision, invoking the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and prior Trump administration losses, rebukes temporary appointment practices.