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Republicans Push Bill to Cut Funding for NPR, PBS

3/28/2025

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Republicans, spearheaded by Rep. Ronny Jackson, are pushing a bold bill to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS, claiming bias in their reporting. This move comes after a heated hearing where NPR's CEO, Katherine Maher, admitted to flaws in their coverage. The proposed 'No Partisan Radio and Partisan Broadcasting Services Act' awaits further scrutiny before a vote.

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Story summary

Republicans, spearheaded by Rep. Ronny Jackson, are pushing a bold bill to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS, claiming bias in their reporting. This move comes after a heated hearing where NPR's CEO, Katherine Maher, admitted to flaws in their coverage. The proposed 'No Partisan Radio and Partisan Broadcasting Services Act' awaits further scrutiny before a vote.