The Trump administration has formally requested Congress to cut all federal funding for PBS and NPR by 2026-2027, claiming taxpayer support subsidizes 'biased' media. This drastic measure has sparked lawsuits and fierce public debate.
PBS and a Minnesota affiliate have filed a lawsuit against Trump over his executive order to cut funding, claiming it violates free speech and threatens public television's future.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting responds to President Trump's executive order to cut funding for NPR and PBS, asserting that Congress controls their funding, not the president. This move has sparked a political outcry.
President Trump has signed an executive order to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS, citing biased reporting. This move could jeopardize local stations, particularly in rural areas, amid ongoing legal battles and political tensions.
Today’s DOGE subcommittee hearing sees House Republicans attacking PBS and NPR, threatening their funding while public media leaders defend their existence and local impact.
