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PBS suing Trump administration over defunding, three days after NPR filed similar case

  • PBS and Lakeland PBS filed a lawsuit on May 30, 2025, in federal court in Washington D.C. to block Trump's executive order cutting their funding.
  • The order, announced May 1, 2025, instructs federal agencies and the public broadcasting entity that distributes funds to cease financial support, citing claims of left-leaning bias in PBS content.
  • PBS argues the order violates the First Amendment by imposing unconstitutional conditions and threatens over 330 member stations' ability to provide programming without political interference.
  • The lawsuit states PBS receives about 22% of its revenue from federal sources, including $81 million in grants annually, and that loss would severely impact educational and local programs.
  • PBS seeks to preserve its editorial independence and the autonomy of member stations, asserting that the order represents unlawful viewpoint discrimination and retaliation by the administration.
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The tension between the public media and the U.S. government escalated this week. Public radio stations in Colorado, along with the National Public Radio (NPR), filed a lawsuit against the White House. They claim that President Donald Trump ordered the withdrawal of federal funds unconstitutionally. Colorado radio stations are pushing for a historic lawsuit against the White HouseColorado Public Radio, along with Aspen Public Radio, backed the l…

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