Jan 30, 2025 · Brendan Carr, the new head of the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump, says the public broadcasters are being investigated for allegedly running commercials.

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1 day ago · CBS News appears likely to settle a lawsuit filed by President Trump in a case that legal observers say it should win. The network is caught up in Trump's assault on the media and an owner intent ...

3 days ago · The Federal Communications Commission has launched an investigation into media outlets NPR and PBS. Brendan Carr, FCC chaiman, says the inquiry could help Congress decide whether or not to ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Brendan Carr, the Federal Communications Commission’s new chairman, on Wednesday ordered an investigation into the sponsorship practices of NPR and PBS member stations.

Jan 30, 2025 · The letter is the latest action from President Trump’s allies to target NPR and PBS stations and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a taxpayer-funded organization that backs them.

4 days ago · NPR and PBS Face a Moment of Truth The system needs more stable funding, a greater emphasis on local content, and reduced reliance on private financing and syndicated programs.

Typically, NPR member stations receive funds through on-air pledge drives, corporate underwriting, state and local governments, educational institutions, and the federally funded Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).

Jan 30, 2025 · Trump’s FCC chair investigates NPR and PBS, urges Congress to defund them Brendan Carr described as "Trump's Censorship Czar" as he launches media probes.

Jan 30, 2025 · FCC chairman Brendan Carr has ordered the agency to launch an investigation into underwriting sponsorship announcements that air on PBS and NPR.