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NPR and NY Times Sue Trump Over Media Funding Cuts

12/5/2025

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National Public Radio (NPR) and The New York Times challenge U.S. President Donald Trump’s order cutting subsidies to public broadcasters in court.
The Justice Department says the president acted to end funding for biased media.
The Times' lawsuit contends the Pentagon policy requiring media to seek approval before reporting on unclassified information infringes free-speech protections.
A ruling from Judge Moss is expected soon.

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Story summary

National Public Radio (NPR) and The New York Times challenge U.S. President Donald Trump’s order cutting subsidies to public broadcasters in court.
The Justice Department says the president acted to end funding for biased media.
The Times' lawsuit contends the Pentagon policy requiring media to seek approval before reporting on unclassified information infringes free-speech protections.
A ruling from Judge Moss is expected soon.