Trump Administration Targets Federal Funding for NPR and PBS

House subcommittee and FCC launch inquiries into public broadcasters over perceived bias and funding practices.

The House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, has called on NPR and PBS executives to testify about alleged partisan reporting and their use of federal funds.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has initiated an investigation into whether NPR and PBS have violated federal law by airing sponsorships that may resemble commercial advertisements.
Critics, including Greene and Carr, accuse NPR of liberal bias, citing its past decisions such as declining to cover the Hunter Biden laptop story and its editorial practices.
PBS and NPR have defended their programming, emphasizing their adherence to federal guidelines and the importance of their public service roles in providing educational and fact-based content.
An internal PBS poll revealed broad public support for its funding, including approval from a majority of Trump voters, highlighting a disconnect between public opinion and the administration's actions.