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Public broadcasters say GOP funding cuts could be 'devastating' to local media and make Americans less safe
But now, looming GOP-led funding cuts are concerning media allies that local public broadcasters would be forced to downsize or shutter, damaging news operations and hurting locals’ ability to get timely emergency alerts like the one issued in Alaska.
Senate approves funding cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid
The bill to cut more than $9 billion from public broadcasting, foreign aid and more will move on for a final House vote, then to the president.
How Republican spending cuts could impact public broadcasting
A bill to rescind $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding is headed to the House after the Senate voted to advance the measure. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Searching for pennies: With the cut in federal funding public broadcasters are looking to cope
Lauren Adams, general manager for KUCB public radio in Unalaska, Alaska, didn't have much time to reflect on Congress, 4,000 miles away, stripping federal funding for public media this week. She's been too busy working.
House passes Trump's cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid; next stop president's desk
The GOP-led House gave final approval to the bill just ahead of a Friday midnight deadline otherwise the money under the law must be spent.
House to vote on $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid, public media funding
The House will soon take up the package of spending cuts narrowly approved by the Senate overnight, that slashes previously approved funding for foreign aid as well as PBS and NPR. Lawmakers are also reacting to President Trump's latest comments on whether he'll try to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell,
What's in the Republican Bill Cutting $9 Billion From Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid
The Republican-led Congress is testing the popularity of Department of Government Efficiency spending cuts this week by aiming to pass President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion in public broadcasting and foreign aid spending.
How Congress’ Cuts Will Squeeze Public Broadcasting
A cost-cutting package fast-tracked through Congress is poised to decimate a system that has supported public TV and radio stations for nearly six decades.
The House is poised to OK Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid
The House is expected to approve President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
Trump's cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid clear Congress
The $9 billion package passed the House and the Senate with only Republican votes through the rarely used "rescissions" ...
House Strips PBS, NPR of Funds as Trump Vows More DOGE Bills
A half century of US federal funding for public television and radio came crashing to an end as the House approved a $9 ...