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Voice of America White House Reporter Reassigned After Questioning Pompeo
During Pompeo's visit to VOA, Journalist Patsy Widakuswara tried to ask him whether he regretted saying there would be a second Trump administration after Joe Biden's victory in November.
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Voice of America CEO Accused Of Fraud, Misuse of Office All In One Week
U.S. Agency for Global Media CEO Michael Pack faces accusations of fraud over his private documentary film company and separate allegations he's promoting propaganda at Voice of America.
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A Look At How Different U.S. Media Outlets Covered The Pro-Trump Riot On Capitol Hill
For those watching the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on TV, the news might have looked very different, depending on which cable network one tuned into. NPR looks at how the media covered the event.
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Trump Appointee Seeks Lasting Control Over Radio Free Europe, Radio Free Asia
The CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media is seeking to retain control over Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty for at least two years — even though President-elect Biden has signaled he'll be replaced.
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'New York Times' Retracts Hit Podcast Series 'Caliphate' On ISIS Executioner
After an internal review, The New York Times now says it built the 2018 podcast "Caliphate" on a story it cannot vouch for. It says star reporter Rukmini Callimachi will no longer cover terrorism.
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New VOA Director Arrives With Baggage: Anti-Islamic and Homophobic Writings
The appointment of the newly named director of the Voice of America, Robert R. Reilly, has sparked criticism over his public writings on Islam and gay rights.
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VOA Director Forced Aside In Drive To Embed Trump Loyalists Before Biden Era
U.S. Agency for Global Media CEO Michael Pack removed Acting Voice of America Director Elez Biberaj, part of a broad effort to install Trump supporters before the Biden administration comes to power.
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'Substantial Likelihood Of Wrongdoing' By VOA Parent Agency, Government Watchdog Says
The U.S. Special Counsel ordered the U.S. Agency for Global Media to conduct a sweeping internal investigation, after finding a "substantial likelihood of wrongdoing" toward the Voice of America.
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Newsmax Rises On Wave Of Resentment Toward Media — Especially Fox News
Conservative Newsmax TV has enjoyed a sharp burst in ratings as President Trump has urged his fans to turn away from Fox News.
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Newsmax Benefits From Trump Fans' Resentment Toward Fox News
Fox News reached all-time highs this year. Yet, its acknowledgement that Democrat Joe Biden won the election has provided a chance for rivals to appeal to fans of President Trump.