Trump defunding of NPR and PBS blocked by judge, but damage is already done
The ruling against Trump in the case filed by NPR, PBS, and several stations may not have much practical impact. The CPB voted to in January 2026 after distributing all remaining funds provided by Congress.
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- The ruling against Trump in the case filed by NPR, PBS, and several stations may not have much practical impact. Trump’s May 2025 was followed by Congress the entire Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) budget of $1.1 billion for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.Ars Technica