NPR Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Halt

NPR is suing President Trump's administration over an executive order halting federal funding, claiming violation of First Amendment and Public Broadcasting Act. Republican lawmakers support defunding NPR and PBS due to alleged political bias. Trump's order aims for fair, accurate, unbiased news funded by taxpayers. Legislation introduced to end taxpayer subsidies for NPR. FCC ordered investigation into NPR and PBS for potentially breaking federal law. PBS considering legal action to continue providing programming.

Push to Defund NPR and PBS

President Trump's administration and allies in Congress are pushing to defund NPR and PBS, citing biased and left-leaning views. FCC Chair Brendan Carr is investigating both public media broadcasters over corporate sponsorships. The investigation, led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, is part of a larger attempt to punish media outlets disliked by the administration.