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On May 2, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order that eliminates taxpayer subsidies for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The administration expressed concerns regarding perceived bias in the reporting and content of these organizations, asserting that they promote radical and progressive agendas. This decision has ignited discussions about media funding and the role of public broadcasting in the United States.

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