💨 Abstract

Kari Lake, head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, defended massive layoffs and contract cancellations, describing the Voice of America and other operations as "rotten," "incompetent," and "corrupt." She aims to cut 85% of the workforce, with layoff notices sent to over 600 employees. Republicans generally supported her efforts, noting a perceived left-leaning bias, but Democrats expressed concerns about diminishing U.S. soft power.

Courtesy: Mitchell Miller