×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

US judge temporarily halts mass layoff of Voice of America employees

US court bars Trump administration from laying off over 500 Voice of America employees, says the US Agency for Global Media cannot implement the directive set for September 30.[Courtesy]

A US federal judge temporarily blocked a move by President Donald Trump's administration to lay off more than 500 Voice of America employees, according to a court order on Monday.

Kari Lake, a senior advisor to the US Agency for Global Media, has spearheaded Trump's effort to gut government-funded media, despite legal disputes and criticism that US adversaries will benefit.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in