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President Trump signed an executive order aimed at reducing federal funding for PBS and NPR, citing alleged bias in their reporting, and instructing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to eliminate indirect public financing. The broadcasters, which receive about $500 million annually, have been bracing for potential cuts as part of a broader Republican critique. PBS CEO Paula Kerger argued that the funding is essential for providing quality programming, while the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has initiated legal action against Trump for attempting to fire board members, claiming it exceeds his authority.
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