Summary
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to stop planned layoffs at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America. This decision temporarily halts the dismissal of over 500 employees amid ongoing legal disputes.
Key Facts
- A judge stopped planned layoffs at Voice of America to pause the Trump administration's actions.
- The U.S. Agency for Global Media's acting CEO planned to lay off 532 employees.
- A lawsuit filed by journalists challenged the cuts to the agency.
- The judge previously ordered the agency to maintain its news programming.
- The court criticized the agency for not complying with earlier orders.
- Contempt proceedings against the agency could occur due to ignoring court requests.
- There were no immediate comments from the White House or the agency.
