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Trump Administration Moves to Rescind $1.1 Billion in Public Broadcasting Funds

The White House plans to formally request Congress to revoke funding for NPR and PBS, citing allegations of liberal bias, with a decision required within 45 days.

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Overview

  • The Trump administration will formally request Congress on April 28 to rescind $1.1 billion in previously approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
  • Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought confirmed the plan, accusing NPR and PBS of promoting liberal bias and cultural indoctrination.
  • The rescission request follows formal impoundment procedures, requiring approval from both the House and Senate within 45 days to take effect.
  • CPB funding constitutes approximately 13% of local public media station revenues, with smaller and rural stations especially reliant on federal support.
  • PBS and NPR leaders warn that the proposed funding cuts would devastate local stations, risking closures and loss of critical services in underserved areas.