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.