#media-funding

#media-funding

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.

Rachel Reeves could consider cutting the amount savers are allowed to withdraw in a lump sum from their pension pots as she seeks to plug a multi-billion-pound hole in the public finances. The chancellor will look at proposals from civil servants that could raise around 2bn by lowering the limit on how much people are allowed to take out of their pension without paying tax. Currently, pensioners can take out a quarter of their pension pot tax-free, with a cap of 268,000.

PBS does not operate like a traditional network such as CBS or NBC; rather, it is a collection of over 300 local member stations that independently control their programming.

The Trump administration's withholding of funds puts Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's survival at risk, emphasizing the importance of support from external sources like the EU.

"Free and independent media are essential for vibrant and prosperous democracies but not something we can take for granted," said Sweden's EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz.

Trump's executive orders targeting public broadcasting and foreign films showcase a controversial blend of culture war and political maneuvering, asserting his agenda despite legal limitations.

Trump's directive to halt federal funding for NPR and PBS coincides with World Press Freedom Day, reflecting his antagonism towards independent media.