Judge permanently blocks Trump order ending NPR, PBS funding

U.S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss issued a permanent injunction Tuesday blocking President Trump's executive order to eliminate federal funding for NPR and PBS. Trump signed the order last May as part of a broader effort to cut spending at federal agencies he deemed wasteful. The ruling means the two public broadcasters can continue receiving government appropriations, at least while legal challenges proceed through the appeals process. The decision represents a significant setback for the administration's spending-reduction agenda and underscores ongoing judicial resistance to several Trump executive orders. The case is expected to advance to higher courts, where the administration will likely appeal the judge's decision.