Tag: PBS
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PBS Faces Severe Budget Cuts as Federal Funding Slashed by Nearly $500 Million
In a devastating blow to public broadcasting, PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger announced a 21% budget reduction for the Public Broadcasting Service, following a congressional decision to eliminate nearly $500 million in federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The cuts, detailed in an email to station managers, mark a significant challenge…
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Trump Signs $9 Billion Bill, Slashing PBS & NPR Funding
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a $9 billion rescissions package into law, cutting previously approved federal funds for public broadcasting and foreign aid, marking another legislative win for his administration. The move, which rescinds nearly $8 billion from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and over $1 billion from the…
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Senate Approves $9 Billion Spending Cuts, Targeting NPR, PBS, and Foreign Aid
In a late-night vote ending at 2 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, the U.S. Senate passed a $9 billion federal spending cut bill, advancing President Donald Trump’s fiscal agenda. The legislation, approved 51-48, slashes funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid, sparking fierce debate over its implications for rural communities and America’s global influence. The…
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PBS Fall 2025 Streaming Guide: What to Watch and Where to Stream It
PBS is rolling out a packed slate of new primetime and streaming content for Fall 2025, and there’s never been a better time for cord-cutters to dive in. From gripping documentaries and historical deep dives to stunning wildlife footage and world-class performances, PBS is bringing premium programming straight to your living room. The best part…
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House Passes Bill to Defund PBS & NPR
On Thursday, the House of Representatives voted 214 to 212 to approve legislation that eliminates federal funding for public media outlets, including NPR and PBS, for the next two years. The measure, which passed largely along party lines, also includes significant cuts to foreign aid programs. The bill reflects a direct request from President Donald…
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Trump Administration Proposes $1.1 Billion Cut to PBS & NPR Funding
The Trump administration has sent a rescissions package to Congress, proposing to eliminate $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which supports public media outlets like NPR and PBS. The package, announced on June 3, 2025, targets the CPB’s annual $535 million appropriations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, continuing President…
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PBS Sues Trump Administration Over Defunding Threat, Citing Retaliation and Constitutional Violations
The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump on Friday, challenging his executive order to eliminate federal funding for the public broadcaster. The legal action, filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., accuses the president of retaliating against PBS due to “perceived political slights in news coverage” and violating constitutional…
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PBS & NPR Amends Bylaws to Limit Trumps Oversight Of Public Radio & Public TV
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the steward of federal funding for public media outlets like NPR and PBS, has revised its bylaws to strengthen protections for its board of directors. The change, approved this week, stipulates that “no Director may be removed from the Board by any person or authority, including the President of…
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Is This the End of PBS? Trump’s Funding Cut Sparks Alarm
In a stunning late-night move, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on May 2, 2025, to eliminate all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The decision, which blindsided public media organizations, has ignited a firestorm of concern about the future of independent journalism and educational programming in…
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NPR and PBS Vow to Fight Trump’s Executive Order Cutting Federal Funding
In a bold move that has sparked widespread concern, President Donald Trump issued an executive order late last night aimed at eliminating all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The announcement, which caught public media organizations off guard, has prompted a swift and resolute response from NPR and…