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Defunding NPR and PBS passed the Senate — and it’s a direct hit to rural America

Poynter · Tom Jones · last updated July 18, 2025 – 3:35 AM
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As feared, President Donald Trump, with the help of Congress, is making good on his threat to cut federal funding for NPR, PBS and other public broadcasting.

It’s a dark day for journalism, the free press and, perhaps most importantly, everyday Americans who are going to feel the effects of what happened Thursday.

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