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NPR sues Trump administration over public media funding cuts

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

NPR and three Colorado public radio stations sued President Trump, arguing his executive order cutting funding to public media violates their First Amendment rights and exceeds presidential authority. PBS filed a separate lawsuit. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting also sued over President Trump's attempt to fire three of its board members.

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