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Federal Judge Blocks Trumps Bid to Defund NPR and PBS: A Win for Press Freedom

A federal judge in Washington has halted President Trumps attempt to withdraw federal funding from NPR and PBS, citing First Amendment concerns. The order, issued in May 2025, aimed to end federal support due to alleged left-wing bias. The injunction prevents enforcement of the cuts but does not restore the $1.1 billion already slashed last year. The fight over public media funding continues, raising questions about the limits of government power and free speech.

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