Kari Lake

Kari Lake is the former acting CEO of the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM). She is newsworthy due to a recent ruling by a US federal judge that invalidated a series of actions she took during her tenure. These actions included mass layoffs and the cessation of numerous operations at Voice of America (VOA). The judge's decision stated that Lake's leadership of USAGM for much of last year violated federal law. This ruling is significant as it represents a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to diminish government agencies. Following cuts implemented during Lake's leadership, Radio Free Asia (RFA) was largely forced to cease operations; however, it has since resumed broadcasts to China. The broader context involves concerns about election integrity, with a Democratic senator suggesting a national strike in response to potential interference by Donald Trump in the midterm elections.