The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds PBS, NPR, and numerous local stations, will close after the US government withdrew its $1.1 billion funding. The decision, following President Trump's bill signing and Senate action, ends nearly six decades of CPB support for educational and cultural programming. The cuts disproportionately impact smaller, rural stations, with potential closures of up to 80 NPR stations anticipated. Shows like "Sesame Street" and "Finding Your Roots" received significant funding from CPB, and their future is uncertain.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.