PBS challenges executive overreach The network says Trump’s order to cut funds was unconstitutional and undermines public media Salon · May 31, 2025
PBS accuses Trump of ‘blatant viewpoint discrimination’ in lawsuit over funding cut The lawsuit follows a similar complaint filed by NPR earier this week The Independent UK · May 30, 2025
‘We’re finally getting it DONE’, says Marjorie Taylor Greene after her big achievement of being the most ineffective member of Congress The reality is far less impressive. We Got This Covered · May 29, 2025
Trump, GOP prep next chapter in spending cuts agenda - Roll Call The Trump administration is about to embark on the next phase of its plans to downsize the federal government with a broader budget request. Roll Call · May 29, 2025
NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut public media funding The lawsuit alleges that Trump is acting to contravene the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private non-profit corporation set up to distribute federal funding to NPR and PBS, which is intended to insulate the system from political interference. Euronews · May 27, 2025
NPR fights back against Trump order NPR lawsuit says Trump executive order infringes on First Amendment Salon · May 27, 2025
‘Retaliatory, viewpoint-based discrimination’: Donald Trump sued over funding cuts, alleged First Amendment violation His opponent isn't taking the funding cuts sitting down. We Got This Covered · May 27, 2025
NPR sues Trump over ‘textbook retaliation’ for slashing funds: ‘This wolf comes as a wolf’ ‘The Executive Order is a clear violation of the Constitution and the First Amendment's protections for freedom of speech and association, and freedom of the press,’ NPR chief Katherine Maher said in a statement The Independent UK · May 27, 2025
The Latest: NPR and stations file lawsuit against Trump, arguing ending federal funding is illegal National Public Radio and three local stations filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, arguing that an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for the organization is illegal The Independent UK · May 27, 2025
The anti-woke warriors used to defend free speech. Now they make McCarthyism look progressive These people once said they cared about ‘cancel culture’. But look at how they are trying to cancel the children’s YouTuber Ms Rachel for featuring a toddler from Gaza on one of her videos, writes Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2025
Intimidating the free press gets pricey Democracy dies when billionaires own and threaten media Salon · May 26, 2025
What to Stream: 'Mountainhead,' Bono documentary and Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel play sisters “Succession” creator Jesse Armstrong’s satirical drama “Mountainhead” and Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel playing dysfunctional siblings in the murder thriller series “The Better Sister” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you The Independent UK · May 26, 2025
The National Memorial Day Concert airs tonight with patriotism and performances Honoring US veterans and troops, the National Memorial Day Concert returns with appearances by stars like Yolanda Adams, Blair Underwood and more WhatToWatch · May 25, 2025
How to watch Walking with Dinosaurs online or on TV from around the world Here's how you can watch the new reboot of Walking with Dinosaurs, which rolls out across May and June. WhatToWatch · May 24, 2025
Latin Times · May 19, 2025 Netflix Faces Backlash From Conservatives After Picking Up Sesame Street: 'W Is for Woke' Netflix announced it will be the new home of Sesame Street, safeguarding the program from Trump's executive order to eliminate all federal funding to PBS.
TechRadar · May 19, 2025 Netflix is picking up Sesame Street and doing something HBO should've done all along After HBO dropped the popular children's program, Netflix is picking up the series and making some big changes.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Sesame Street coming to Netflix later this year as HBO Max deal ends Sesame Street’s new 56th season, plus 90 hours of previous episodes, will be available on the streaming service
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Sesame Street moves in with Netflix, but will stay on PBS Netflix has thrown Sesame Street a safety net with a new streaming deal
Salon · May 18, 2025 The MAGA war on PBS is not about money The latest GOP push to defund public media won't save much cash. But it will disadvantage poor and rural kids
We Got This Covered · May 16, 2025 Loan him a pen, land on a watchlist — Trump sanctions ICC prosecutors for doing their jobs Trump is building his legacy brick by brick.
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 Daniel Dae Kim making history at the Tony Awards and pushing for Asian representation on Broadway Actor Daniel Dae Kim more than made the nominee list for the Tony Awards
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 Sesame Workshop receives Elevate Prize Catalyst Award as it charts a new path for 'Sesame Street' Elmo, Abby Cadabby and the rest of the “Sesame Street” gang will get some high-profile help as they travel down a new road
The Mary Sue · May 9, 2025 Not even Elmo is safe from lay-off culture Luckily, Elmo still has a job. For now.
Evening Standard · May 9, 2025 'Elmo sad': Sesame Street star 'fired' in viral LinkedIn post after Trump cuts PBS Kids funding Elmo being ‘laid off’ sparks outcry as Sesame Street caught in political crossfire over US education grants
The Conversation · May 8, 2025 The attack on public broadcasting is part of a growing threat to press freedom and democracy In a disturbing parallel between two countries, President Donald Trump’s recent attack on the two largest public broadcasters in the United States mirrors threats to Canada’s own public broadcaster that were recently dodged by the electoral defeat of Conservative Pierre Poilievre.