President Trump signed an executive order aimed at eliminating federal funding for NPR and PBS, claiming they exhibit political bias. This directive instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to withdraw federal support, which could significantly affect many local stations, particularly smaller, rural ones that rely heavily on CPB funding. NPR asserts that local stations are vital for providing news coverage and emergency alerts. Additionally, Trump announced the nomination of Mike Waltz as UN ambassador amidst cabinet reorganization following controversies in his administration.
Trump's executive order seeks to terminate federal funding for NPR and PBS, alleging political bias, impacting particularly smaller local stations reliant on CPB for financial support.
NPR CEO Katherine Maher and PBS leadership deny any claims of biased reporting, emphasizing the critical role of local stations in providing essential news and emergency alerts.
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