Overview

• The Trump administration aims to rescind $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports NPR and PBS.
• Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought confirmed the administration's intent, citing alleged liberal bias in public broadcasting content.
• Federal funding accounts for approximately 13% of local public media stations’ revenue, with smaller and rural stations more reliant on this support.
• PBS CEO Paula Kerger warned that losing federal subsidies would severely impact smaller and rural stations, threatening their ability to serve communities.
• The rescission proposal is part of a broader $9.3 billion package targeting other programs, including USAID and State Department initiatives.