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Trump Administration Threatens to Defund NPR and PBS

Trump Administration Threatens to Defund NPR and PBS

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NPR and PBS heads are fighting back against the Trump administration's attempt to cut their taxpayer funding. An executive order aims to block funding, citing an outdated model of government-funded news and claims of bias. Both organizations are exploring legal options, warning of devastating consequences, especially for smaller stations and children's programming. They argue their programming includes diverse viewpoints and that the administration's claims are unfounded.

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