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CPB Sues Trump Administration Over Attempted Board Firings
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has filed a lawsuit against President Trump and several administration officials, accusing them of unlawfully attempting to fire three members of its board. The suit argues the administration lacks the authority to remove CPB board members, who were nominated by President Biden and serve at a private, non-governmental corporation. The CPB seeks a temporary restraining order to block any such firings. Tensions have been rising as Republicans continue efforts to defund public broadcasters like NPR and PBS, which receive about $535 million in CPB-distributed federal funding annually. The FCC is also investigating potential rule violations by these broadcasters. (Read More) (Axios Rating)
FCC Commissioner Warns of Trump-Led Media Crackdown
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez publicly accused the Trump administration of attempting to intimidate and control media organizations, particularly targeting broadcasters. The comments follow a lawsuit filed by Trump against Paramount Global over a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris and a related “news distortion” complaint. Paramount is pursuing a merger with Skydance, a deal requiring administration approval, prompting concerns about political leverage. Gomez dismissed the news distortion allegations and highlighted what she views as a broader campaign to suppress critical media coverage. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)
Trump Administration Seeks to Rescind CPB Funding, RSF Pushes Back
The Trump administration is requesting Congress to rescind over $1.1 billion in already-approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports 1,216 public radio and 365 public TV stations. RSF (Reporters Without Borders) and 21 press freedom groups have urged Congress to reject the proposal, warning that such cuts could lead to the closure of many stations, especially in rural areas. Public broadcasting advocates stress that defunding would exacerbate news deserts and erode public access to essential information, while offering negligible savings to taxpayers. (Read More) (RSF Rating)
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