Trump White House Seeks to Cease Federal Funding to PBS, NPR With New Executive Order

The Trump White House has issued an executive order blocking federal funding for PBS and NPR, citing their biased coverage as evidence of partisan journalism. The move aims to halt both direct and indirect funding from CPB (Corporation of Public Broadcasting) to these organizations, arguing that government support is outdated and could undermine journalistic independence. Meanwhile, the CPB has sued Trump's administration over the order, claiming its board members are independent and essential for the organization's governance, which funds thousands of local media stations across the country.