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Trump Administration Proposes $1.1B Cut to Public Media

4/16/2025

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The Trump administration is set to ask Congress to slash $1.1 billion from federal funding for public media, jeopardizing vital services like NPR, PBS, and local stations, especially in rural communities. With public funding accounting for roughly 13% of local station revenues, this decision could have devastating consequences unless Congress intervenes.

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The Trump administration is set to ask Congress to slash $1.1 billion from federal funding for public media, jeopardizing vital services like NPR, PBS, and local stations, especially in rural communities. With public funding accounting for roughly 13% of local station revenues, this decision could have devastating consequences unless Congress intervenes.