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Trump Cuts NPR Funding Over Alleged Bias Controversy

5/6/2025

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In a bold move, President Trump has signed an executive order halting federal funding for NPR and PBS, claiming political bias. NPR's CEO, Katherine Maher, fiercely defended the organizations, calling it an infringement on First Amendment rights. As the debate rages on, critics warn that the media must choose between impartiality and an uncertain future.

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In a bold move, President Trump has signed an executive order halting federal funding for NPR and PBS, claiming political bias. NPR's CEO, Katherine Maher, fiercely defended the organizations, calling it an infringement on First Amendment rights. As the debate rages on, critics warn that the media must choose between impartiality and an uncertain future.