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A federal judge blocked Kari Lake, a Trump administration official, from firing Voice of America director Michael Abramowitz. The judge ruled Lake's actions illegal, citing a lack of support from the required congressional advisory panel, whose members were dismissed by President Trump. Lake's attempts to dismantle Voice of America, including reducing language services and laying off staff, violated the law protecting the broadcaster's independence. Lake plans to appeal, arguing the president's executive authority. The judge rejected the government's claims about executive powers and deemed the actions a waste of taxpayer money.

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