Trump asks Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting

President Trump is seeking Congress to rescind $1.1 billion in funding for NPR and PBS, a move that would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers—now possible given their slight majorities. The request stems from Trump's allies' criticism of the networks for partisan bias during a House subcommittee hearing earlier this spring. Despite the funding cut not significantly impacting the national debt, it reflects broader budget concerns and Trump's ongoing attacks on public media institutions.