NPR and PBS push back against Trump’s order to cut funding: ‘This could be devastating’ PBS’s Paula Kerger and NPR’s Katherine Maher say they’re looking at legal options to defend against White House The Guardian - US · May 4, 2025
NPR stations targeted for cuts by Trump have provided lifelines to listeners during disasters After Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, the sound coming from open car windows as residents gathered on a street at the top of a ridge trying to get cell service last fall was Blue Ridge Public Radio The Independent UK · May 3, 2025
PBS chief slams Trump's executive order to cut funds to broadcaster as unlawful The move against PBS and NPR comes as Trump's administration has been working to dismantle the US Agency for Global Media, including Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Euronews · May 2, 2025
Trump Tries To Defund NPR and PBS by Executive Order A new executive order would keep the Corporation for Public Broadcasting alive while telling it to cut off the two biggest public broadcasting networks. Get ready for a legal fight. Reason · May 2, 2025
Alien Enemies No More Plus: Depriving the children of toys, a curbside rat feast, China wants to talk, and more... Reason · May 2, 2025
Trump and many GOP lawmakers want to end all funding for NPR and PBS − unraveling a US public media system that took a century to build The Trump administration’s drive to slash government spending on everything from the arts to cancer research also includes efforts to carry through on the Republican Party’s long-standing goal of ending federal funding for NPR, the nation’s public radio network, and PBS, its television counterpart. The Conversation · May 2, 2025
Trump signs executive order blocking PBS and NPR funding ‘Neither entity presents a fair, accurate, or unbiased portrayal of current events to taxpaying citizens’ The White House claims The Independent UK · May 2, 2025
Trump Signs Executive Order To Cut NPR, PBS Public Funding US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to cut public funding for NPR and PBS, accusing the news outlets of being biased in his latest attack on traditional media. International Business Times · May 2, 2025
Trump orders funding cuts for US public broadcasters PBS, NPR White House accuses outlets of using public money to spread ‘woke propaganda’ as alarm raised on media freedom. Al Jazeera · May 2, 2025
Trump order targeting law firm struck down; supreme court asked to allow Musk’s Doge access to social security data – as it happened Judge rules Perkins Coie executive order violates constitution; Trump administration asks supreme court to lift block on Doge accessing data. This blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · May 2, 2025
Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi freed after federal judge orders release Palestinian, a lawful permanent US resident, was detained and ordered deported despite not being charged with crime The Guardian - US · Apr 30, 2025
DOJ tees up process to jail journalists Democrats had a chance to stop this crackdown on press freedom before it happened Salon · Apr 29, 2025
For Trump, the message is all. No surprise he’s targeting NPR and PBS Trump’s anti-media diatribes are part of the authoritarian playbook. Congress must reject his planned cuts The Guardian - US · Apr 22, 2025
‘None of this is based in reality’: Hegseth blames fired staffers for leaks and trying to sabotage Trump’s agenda Hegseth appeared on Fox & Friends to address the latest Signal scandal as Trump continues to stand by him The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025
Latin Times · Apr 21, 2025 White House Branded a 'Clown Show' as Officials Scramble to Deny Reports of Hegseth Replacement: 'An Allergy to Competence' Social media users criticized the White House after officials released conflicting information on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's future following a second Signal scandal.
Salon · Apr 21, 2025 Hegseth on the outs at Pentagon: report The White House has denied there are any plans to replace the embattled defense secretary
Latin Times · Apr 21, 2025 White House Reportedly Seeking To Replace Defense Secretary Hegseth After New Fiasco The White House is reportedly looking to replace Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, NPR reported on Monday. Trump officials disputed the claim
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025 White House slams ‘fake news’ report that search is underway for Pete Hegseth replacement amid Pentagon chaos President Donald Trump continues to stand by the former Fox News weekend host
The Guardian - US · Apr 20, 2025 US citizen wrongfully arrested by border patrol in Arizona held for nearly 10 days Official claimed Jose Hermosillo, who was visiting Arizona, was ‘without the proper immigration documents’
Latin Times · Apr 20, 2025 DOGE Slashes 'Black Lung' Healthcare as Trump Promises to Bring Back More Mining Jobs: 'There Won't Be Anyone to Work in the Mines' Although President Donald Trump has signed several measures to support the coal industry, he also has made cuts to federal agencies that miners say jeopardize their health.
Salon · Apr 19, 2025 Big Tech among Easter Egg Roll sponsors Amazon and Meta are in the mix after the Trump administration sought corporate money
TechRadar · Apr 19, 2025 This unique music series is my favorite thing on YouTube – here are my 7 best NPR Tiny Desk Concerts of all time NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts are my go-to for when I want some quality on-demand live music. Here are my top 7 Tiny Desk Concerts of all time.
Reason · Apr 16, 2025 Are Public Broadcasters About To Lose Their Subsidies? Republicans often call for cutting off the funds but have never actually done the deed. Here's why this time might—might—be different.
Medical Daily · Apr 11, 2025 Trump's Nearly 5-Hour Physical Exam Raises Questions About His Health After Massive Bruise Saga President Trump's physical exam lasted nearly five hours, almost twice as long as Biden's in 2024.
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 10, 2025 Trump reportedly suspends Nvidia H20 export ban plan after $1 million dinner with Jensen Huang U.S. gov't no longer plans to curb sales of Nvidia's H20 to China after Trump and Huang met in Mar-a-Lago to discuss Nvidia's investments in U.S.