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In a recent directive, the White House has ordered the termination of federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). President Trump stated that taxpayer money should not support media that he considers biased, emphasizing the need for fair and accurate reporting. The directive instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cease both direct and indirect funding, indicating a shift in policy aimed at ensuring impartiality in news coverage.

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