Media News Daily: Top Stories for 10/31/2025

Radio Free Asia Pauses Operations Amid Funding Crisis

Radio Free Asia (RFA) has halted operations for the first time since its founding in 1996, citing “uncertain funding” tied to the ongoing government shutdown and cuts enacted by the Trump administration. RFA served nearly 60 million weekly across six countries with restricted press freedom and had a $60.8 million budget before mass furloughs began earlier this year. In March, RFA warned it would shut down by April without court intervention. Some news updates will continue online as the organization awaits future funding. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to Appear on “The View” Election Day

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is set to appear on ABC’s “The View” on Election Day, where she’ll likely face tough questions from the largely liberal panel. Known for her loyalty to Donald Trump and sharp media critiques, Greene has recently targeted House Speaker Mike Johnson over the ACA and government shutdown. The ACA subsidies, a central point of negotiation, are set to expire by year’s end. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)

Turning Point USA Expands Media Reach With Viral Frontlines Reports

Turning Point USA (TPUSA) is ramping up its presence in MAGA-aligned media through its “Frontlines” reporting team, which has gained millions of social media impressions since founder Charlie Kirk’s assassination in September. Recent coverage of protests in Portland and LGBTQ events in NYC have driven audience growth, with Frontlines adding 30,000 followers in just over a month. The group now plans to embed with ICE and report on European migration. (Read More) (Axios Rating)