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English By Jessica Jerreat Share on Facebook WASHINGTON - Moving swiftly on her first day as acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, journalist Kelu Chao oversaw the removal of the top executive at the Voice of America, reversing a widely criticized appointment by her Trump-appointed predecessor, Michael Pack. Robert Reilly, whom Pack appointed as director of Voice of America in December, was removed along with his deputy, Elizabeth Robbins. Yolanda Lopez, former VOA news director whom Reilly reassigned last week, was named acting direct...

English By Jessica Jerreat Share on Facebook Print this page WASHINGTON - The head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media stepped down Wednesday afternoon at the request of President Joe Biden shortly after Biden took office. Michael Pack served for just over seven tumultuous months as the first chief executive of the agency under new legislation giving him expanded powers over the networks. The former conservative documentary filmmaker’s tenure was marked with lawsuits, whistleblower complaints, a subpoena from Congress and court o...

Voice of America: USAGM Head Resigns Following Biden Request USAGM Head Resigns Following Biden Request  This article features our Senior Counsel David Seide and was originally published here. WASHINGTON – The head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media stepped down Wednesday afternoon at the request of President Joe Biden shortly after Biden took office. Michael Pack served for just over seven tumultuous months as the first chief executive of the agency under new legislation giving him expanded powers over the networks. The former conservative documentary filmmaker’s tenure was ma...

An advisory released Wednesday by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District revealed the complexity of street closures during President-elect Joseph R. Biden’s inauguration — along with plans to restrict access to parking lots, loading docks and other locations. The rules go into effect Friday. The local Metropolitan Police Department also has succinct suggestions for citizens and the sparse populations of visitors who still linger in the city: “Report suspicious activities. Law enforcement agencies are requesting businesses and residents report any suspicious activities to the MPD. ...

The Man In Milan I get a fair number of books in the mail, but I generally don’t read them, especially if they are political. But a few days ago I got a copy of The Man In Milan, by Vito Racanelli. Vito is a Power Line fan, and the book was inscribed to me and accompanied by a nice letter. So I gave it a try. Racanelli, to begin with, is a knowledgeable guy, a writer for Barron’s whom we have linked to in that capacity, and formerly the Associated Press/Wall Street Journal Bureau Chief in Italy.