Federal judge strikes down Trump order eliminating NPR and PBS funds - Politico

A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration order that would have eliminated federal funding for NPR and PBS. The order, issued as part of the administration's effort to reduce government spending, targeted the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which distributes taxpayer dollars to public radio and television stations nationwide. The judge's decision prevents immediate implementation of the defunding, though the administration may appeal or pursue the matter through other legal channels. Public broadcasting has operated with federal appropriations for decades and relies on CPB funding to support local stations across the country. The ruling represents an early legal setback for the Trump administration's broader effort to slash discretionary spending on federal agencies and programs.