DirecTV to drop conservative channel

DirecTV, one of the largest US pay-TV providers, plans to drop One America News Network, dealing a major blow to the conservative channel that’s been criticised for spreading misinformation and had a loyal fan in former President Donald Trump. The satellite-TV provider has notified OAN’s owner, Herring Networks Inc., that it plans to stop carrying the company’s two channels when their contract expires. Herring Networks also owns AWE, a lifestyle channel that stands for ‘‘AWealth of Entertainment.’’