Trump’s criticism of Harvard, cutting funding for PBS and NPR, and additional insights from Fox News Opinion
Welcome to the Opinion Newsletter Honey – A host argues that Democrats seem to be driven by anger these days. Hugh Hewitt – Speculations arise about whether Pope Leo XIV will alter the anti-American sentiment established by his predecessor. House Minority Whip – There’s an assertion that Trump’s criticism of Harvard is merely the starting […]
Ex-board member Howard Husock suggests that cutting funding for PBS and NPR might harm them further.
President Donald Trump is proposing significant cuts to public media funding, which could mean that public radio and television might lose their annual federal support of $535 million. His point about media bias isn’t without merit; many see public broadcasting as leaning towards a particular political agenda. However, while some might cheer the idea of […]
Trump throws NPR and PBS away where they belong.
Last week, President Trump issued an executive order regarding the repayment of funding to PBS and NPR. This decision followed revelations that several private media organizations were financially supported by government funds during the Biden administration, alongside allegations of misinformation about Trump during his campaign. Sarah Gonzalez reacted, noting, “They couldn’t have faced a more […]
NPR CEO questioned about potential bias following Trump’s cuts to taxpayer funding.
NPR CEO Responds to Funding Cuts and Bias Accusations In a recent CBS interview, NPR’s CEO Katherine Maher addressed claims of bias in NPR news reports following President Donald Trump’s executive order that significantly reduces taxpayer funding to the outlet. This order was based on accusations that NPR and PBS disseminated “radical awakening propaganda.” “The […]
Trump signs directive reducing funding for NPR and PBS
In a late-night move on Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting funding for NPR and PBS. He stated, “Media outlets don’t have a constitutional right to taxpayer subsidies. The government can choose which subsidies to provide,” directing a stop to both direct and indirect federal funding for these public broadcasting entities. […]
Trump Signs Order Stopping Federal Funding for NPR and PBS
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that puts a halt to funding for PBS and NPR, citing concerns about political bias in taxpayer-funded organizations. The order demands that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) “cease federal funds for NPR and PBS” and prevent other public funds from going to these organizations. Specifically, it […]
Trump instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, calling them ‘outdated and unnecessary’
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Trump signs executive order to slash taxpayer funds to PBS, NPR
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to PBS and NPR, two White House media outlets accused of spreading “radical awakening propaganda” to cut taxpayer funds. The order directs the company to “suspend federal funds for NPR and PBS” for public broadcasting and other federal agencies. They also require them to work to […]
Trump terminates NPR, PBS federal funding with sweeping executive order
President Trump signed an executive order late Thursday night to end federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Services (PBS). President Donald Trump will speak at the White House Crosshall during an event on “Investing in America” to be held in Washington, D.C. on April 30, 2025. Getty Images NPR and PB, […]
NPR urges its stations to lobby members of Congress as Trump admin seeks to pull federal funding
The NPR is urging the Members Bureau to contact members of Congress as the Trump administration is stepping up efforts to withdraw federal funds from public broadcasting. The memo sent Monday is something not expected on April 28th in response to a White House plan report to send a retirement package to Capitol Hill this […]