Executive Order to Halt Funding to PBS and NPR

President Trump signs executive order halting federal funding to PBS and NPR, citing political bias and lack of impartiality in news coverage. CPB sued Trump over removal of board members.

Conservative Backlash Against NPR Over Allegations of Liberal Bias

House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good introduces a bill to block federal funding from going to NPR amid allegations of liberal bias. Congressional Republicans pressure NPR and CPB to address bias scandal. NPR CEO Katherine Maher was requested to testify but declined due to a conflicting board meeting. CPB confirms receipt of Senator Cruz's letter regarding grant funding to NPR. Bills introduced to cut NPR's funding due to ideological bias in newsroom.