Broadcasting

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Bid to Remove Voice of America Director, Upholding Key Broadcasting Regulations

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Washington, D.C. — A federal court has ruled that the Trump administration cannot remove Michael Abramowitz from his position as director of Voice of America, delivering a setback to the administration’s attempts to modify the government-funded international news outlet. In a ruling issued on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth affirmed that Abramowitz’s dismissal would require approval from the International Broadcasting Advisory Board. The judge emphasized that the legal stipulations are explicit: Abramowitz can only be removed if a majority of the board votes in favor of such action. Lamberth stated, “There is no longer … Read more

NPR and Local Stations Sue Trump: Executive Order Threatens Free Speech and Public Broadcasting Funding

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NEW YORK — National Public Radio and three affiliated local stations have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, claiming that his recent executive order cutting federal funding to the network infringes upon their freedom of expression. The suit asserts that the measure relies on authority not granted to the president. Earlier this month, Trump directed the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies to halt financial support for NPR and PBS, a move that his administration justifies by alleging that these outlets exhibit a liberal bias in their reporting, making them unworthy of … Read more

ITV Drama ‘Mr Bates Vs The Post Office’ Earns Top Prize at Broadcasting Press Guild’s 50th Anniversary Ceremony

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London, England – ‘Mr Bates Vs The Post Office’ has been awarded the coveted Jury Prize at the 50th anniversary of the Broadcasting Press Guild’s award ceremony. The ITV drama, starring Toby Jones as sub postmaster Alan Bates, delves into the wrongful accusations faced by sub postmasters due to the faulty IT system Horizon in the Post Office Scandal. The recognition by the jury emphasizes the significant impact this series had on shedding light on a gross miscarriage of justice. Chair of the BPG, Manori Ravindran, highlighted the unique nature of this story and praised … Read more