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Trump's $1 Billion Cut Threatens PBS, Boosts PragerU

7/19/2025

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Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers are slashing more than $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, putting PBS children's programming at risk. This move paves the way for right-wing platforms like PragerU to step in, as they collaborate with states to push conservative narratives into educational materials, shaping young minds with their ideology.

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Story summary

Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers are slashing more than $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, putting PBS children's programming at risk. This move paves the way for right-wing platforms like PragerU to step in, as they collaborate with states to push conservative narratives into educational materials, shaping young minds with their ideology.