Trump orders funding cuts for US public broadcasters PBS, NPR

The White House has accused public broadcasters like PBS and NPR of using taxpayer money for what it calls "woke propaganda," prompting concerns over media independence in the U.S. President Trump directed an executive order halving federal funding to these outlets, citing biased reporting, while media rights group RSF warned of a severe decline in global press freedom, particularly affecting independent journalism worldwide. The move comes amid broader attacks on media funded by government, with critics calling it a tool to silence adversaries.