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Judge blocks Kari Lake and Trump administration from pulling Radio Free Europe funding

A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's efforts to shut down Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a federally funded news organization that broadcasts in 27 languages to 23 countries across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the …

Court Orders USAGM To Halt Moves To Close Radio Free Europe

Ukraine reported multiple Russian drone strikes overnight, including the largest such strike on the city of Kriviy Rih since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion, while Russia claimed it downed two Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea and seven in …

Judge temporarily halts Radio Free Europe closure

A judge has put on hold plans by Donald Trump to close Radio Free Europe. US District Judge Royce Lamberth granted a temporary restraining order to the broadcaster, after concluding that the Trump administration’s efforts to shut it down would cause …

US Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Shut Down Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

A US court has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s attempt to shut down Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. On Tuesday, March 25, Judge Royce Lamberth issued an order blocking the liquidation of the media organization, saying it likely violated …

Judge blocks funding freeze for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

A U.S. district judge blocked Kari Lake and the Trump administration from terminating Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s federal funding on Tuesday, granting the news organization a temporary win in its fight against the administration’s efforts to …

Twelve Countries Back Czech Initiative To Save Radio Free Europe, Says Minister

The Czech initiative to preserve Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has already won the backing of 12 countries, European Affairs Minister Martin Dvorak wrote on social media yesterday, as Finland and Denmark have recently joined the …

Court blocks Trump's attempt to close Radio Free Europe

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Tuesday protecting Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty from being shut down by President Trump, saying the government was too hasty in its attempt to shutter the outlet. The U.S. Agency for Global Media, …

Judge freezes Trump plan to dismantle Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

A federal judge has temporarily barred the U.S. Agency for Global Media and Kari Lake, President Trump's senior adviser at the agency, from moving ahead with plans to cut off all federal funds to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. The international …

Radio Free Asia sues for the restoration of its broadcast funding

(TibetanReview.net, Mar28’25) – Radio Free Asia (RFA) which is mandated to transmit uncensored news to millions of people living under authoritarian regimes in Asia, including Tibet and China, has filed a lawsuit on Mar 27, demanding the restoration of its …

EXCLUSIVE: Unfazed by Lawfare, Kari Lake Notifies Unions of Mass Firings Incoming at USAGM

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) Senior Advisor Kari Lake has issued reduction-in-force notifications to government worker unions, a source familiar with the situation told The Gateway Pundit. The American Federation of State, County and …

US judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from shutting down RFE/RL

A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from shutting down Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), ABC News reported on March 25. RFE/RL, founded during the Cold War to counter Soviet propaganda, remains a key …

Judge temprorarily blocks freeze of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty funding

Czech Republic offers support to Radio Free Europe

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has vowed to do everything in his power to ensure the continuation of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). The Prague-based broadcaster faces an uncertain future following the Trump administration’s decision to …

Judge’s Ruling Pauses Defunding of RFE/RL

International news organization says funding freeze was “unconstitutional” A U.S. District Court Judge on Tuesday granted a request from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty for a temporary restraining order barring the termination of its funding. The …

Federal judge blocks Trump from shuttering Radio Free Europe

Kari Lake, a senior adviser at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, sent the organization a brief termination letter that U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth said likely violated the law. WASHINGTON (CN) — A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the …

Judge Puts A Stop To Donald Trump’s Effort To Shut Down Radio Free Europe

A federal judge has put a stop, for now, to Donald Trump‘s effort to abolish Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, one of the U.S.-funded broadcasting entities targeted by a presidential executive order. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth granted a …

Judge temporarily halts Trump from canceling Radio Free Europe, handing embattled broadcasters a lifeline

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — One of the international broadcasters targeted for termination by President Donald Trump has been granted a reprieve by a federal judge. US District Judge Royce C. Lamberth has granted Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s …

Ukraine’s strikes cause $ 658 mn in losses to Russian energy sector over six months – Radio Liberty

Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on Russian energy infrastructure caused at least 60 billion rubles ($658 million) in damages over a six-month period, according to an investigation by Radio Liberty, Ukrainian project Frontelligence Insight, and …

Radio Free Europe: USAGM To Release Portion Of Contested Grant Money.

At least some of the grant money at the center of a legal action involving Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Trump administration will be released to the broadcaster, RFE/RL says on its website. The broadcaster says the U.S. Agency for Global …

Rural Letter Carriers Rally on Capitol Hill to Protect the U.S. Postal Service from Privatization

NRLCA Launches National Campaign to Hold Congress Accountable and Secure Bipartisan Support for Protecting the Postal Service WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, March 25th, over 100 rural letter …

Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day (May 18, 2025) Worldwide Commemoration

Tamil Diaspora plans to commemorate Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day in Ottawa, Cary, cities in North America and worldwide on Sunday, May 18, 2025 OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tamil Genocide Memorial (TGM) …

Sweet Briar College Raises Over $2.8 Million in 10th Annual March Days of Giving, Demonstrating a Decade of Resilience

Sweet Briar celebrates 10 years of resilience and raises $2.85M during its 10th March Days of Giving to support students and campus programs. AMHERST, VA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In March 2025, Sweet Briar College celebrated …

HB Strategies Analyzes State Attorneys General Races in Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, and New Mexico

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fourth of six reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team is out today analyzing state attorneys general races in Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, and New Mexico. The …

Ontario Layoffs Follow New U.S. Tariffs: Employment Lawyers Outline Worker Rights

U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum lead to mass layoffs in Ontario, leaving workers unsure about severance, termination rights, & disability benefits. TORONTO, CANADA, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent U.S. tariffs on …

Documentary Investigating the Horrific October 7th Massacre in Israel Added to Beverly Hills Film Festival

Produced by One Free World International, "Dying to Live" will be screened at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on April 3rd. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One Free World International …

Partnership to End HIV, STD, and Hepatitis Condemns Trump Administration’s Proposed Reduction in Force at CDC and HRSA

WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CONTACT: Pavni Guharoy | pguharoy@nmac.org| 240 372 8394 The Partnership to End HIV, STD, and Hepatitis is sounding the alarm about the Trump Administration’s “dramatic …

ZEELOOL Launches the latest collection – Animal Print Eyeglasses

ZEELOOL, a prominent online eyewear retailer, is thrilled to announce the release of its most recent collection, "Animal Print Eyeglasses." AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZEELOOL, a prominent online …

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of March 24, 2025

Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture   On Tuesday, March 25, the Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing called "The CFTC at 50: Examining the Past and Future of Commodity Markets.…

Traffic Advisory for March 27, 2025

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Applications For Boston’s Youth Summer Jobs Program Are Now Open

Building on Mayor Wu’s Youth Job Guarantee and historic participation last year, job opportunities across sectors are available to young people across city neighborhoods this summer Thursday, March 27, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Youth …

House Members Speak at Event with the Congressional Family Business Caucus with Focus on Women-Owned Family Businesses

Debbie McKee, of Little Debbie’s Cakes, Joins Event with Caucus Members featuring Eight Women-Owned Family Businesses; New Research Unveiled on Consumer Views WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The first of three …

DLNR News Release-Dead Turtle Photo Highlights Need to Report It When You See It, March 27, 2025

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA        JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON DEAD TURTLE PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS NEED TO  REPORT IT WHEN YOU SEE IT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

TravelingWiki Valued at $1.5 Billion (USD); Valuation Grows by $500 Million in 12 Days

Valuation "attributed to its rapid expansion in the travel & accessibility sectors, creating valuable resources & increasing its influence in the industry" DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Partnering for Protection: Safe Surfin' Foundation & Governor Seek to Enhance Internet Safety Education in Virginia

Safe Surfin' Foundation Leadership Meets with Virginia Legislators to Discuss Internet Education to Combat Cyberbullying, Online Abuse and Sextortion FLOYD, VA, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 26, Safe Surfin’ …

Urgent Appeal to Trump Administration: Extend TPS & Humanitarian Protections for Immigrants

NORTH MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Daphne Campbell, RN, BSN, Florida Community Advocate and Former Florida State Senator, urgently calls on the Trump administration to reconsider its decision to terminate the Temporary …

Rolli Partners with the Cato Institute to Advance Public Understanding of Policy and Civil Liberties

This collaboration connects journalists with the Cato Institute’s expert insights to enhance coverage of policy, liberty, and free-market solutions. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rolli, the AI-powered …

Estas son las zonas más peligrosas para accidentes de tránsito en Manhattan

Manhattan es uno de los distritos más transitados de Nueva York, por lo que los accidentes de tránsito son frecuentes. Estas son las zonas más peligrosas. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Manhattan, el corazón …

Latino Commission on AIDS to Present its 2025 Esperanza (Hope) Award to Dr. Laura W. Cheever

Award to be Presented at Annual Cielo Gala – June 6, 2025, NYC NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former Associate Administrator of the HIV/AIDS Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), …

California Governor Candidate Sharifah Hardie Urges California to Lead as Federal Health Cuts Raise Concerns for Jobs

Amid federal uncertainty, Sharifah Hardie outlines a plan to safeguard California jobs and expand community care LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharifah Hardie, a candidate for Governor of California, is …