TEST First Take 3/12/26

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Plus: What's next for Voice of America, Oscars beefs up security amid Iran threats and more

1. With Paramount, Jeff Shell Plunges Yet Another Media Company Into a PR Crisis | Analysis

A federal judge rebuffed President Donald Trump's quest to have Kari Lake end Voice of America, meaning workers could soon go back to work.

2. Voice of America Looks to Rebuild After Rejection of Kari Lake

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3. Oscars Beefs Up Security With FBI, LAPD Amid Iran Drone Threat Reports: 'We Want Everybody to Feel Safe'

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