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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 […]

Sean Spicer: Medication Can Be Affordable Without Taxpayer Funding

The Trump administration is stepping up its efforts regarding federal spending. Recently, it reversed Biden’s plans to extend Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include GLP-1 drugs, like tilzepatide and semaglutide. This decision is estimated to save taxpayers around $35 billion, signaling to pharmaceutical companies that Americans won’t just sign blank checks for drugs. This move […]

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 […]

Concerning Van Hollen Traveled ‘On Taxpayer Dime’ to Meet a Terrorist

Trump’s border border Tom Homan said on Sunday on ABC’s “this week” that Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) traveled to El Salvador on a “taxpayer dime” to meet Kilmer Abrego Garcia. Partial transcripts as follows: Jonathan Carle: Senator Van Hollen clearly had the opportunity to meet him, but he had to travel to El Salvador […]

Hillsdale Trolls Harvard over Federal Funding Fight: ‘Refuse Taxpayer Money’

Hillsdale University, a conservative Michigan agency that doesn’t accept federal funds, is trolling Harvard University to try to fight the Trump administration over policy changes related to federal grants. As reported by Breitbart News, the government is calling for changes to Harvard’s policy and governance as part of its efforts to combat anti-Semitism and to […]

Trump admin moves to end taxpayer funding for PBS, NPR

The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to cut all taxpayer funds for public broadcasting. New York Post Las Vert, director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, reported Monday that he had sent a memo to Congress. He also calls for codification of other budget cuts identified by government efficiency. “From day […]

Taxpayer impact from public pension investment losses – Newsday

ALBANY — The state's large pension fund, which serves around 1.7 million civil servants and retirees, is expected to survive the prospect of stock market disruption and additional declines, according to state and national authorities. However, taxpayers could be hit in 12 months, how much is based on the magnitude of the loss? Taxpayers by […]

Trump Reportedly Shuts Off Flow Of Taxpayer Dollars Into World Trade Organization

The Trump administration reportedly halted its financial contribution to the World Trade Organization (WTO) as of Thursday. The decision comes as part of a broader change by President Donald Trump to distance the United States from international organizations perceived to undermine American sovereignty or misplace taxpayer dollars. US funding for both 2024 and 2025 will […]