US public media faces defunding threat as NPR, PBS testify before congress
Mar 27, 2025 #CongressHearing #USPolitics #ElonMusk
The future of US public media hangs in the balance as NPR and PBS leaders testify before a
Mar 27, 2025 #CongressHearing #USPolitics #ElonMusk
The future of US public media hangs in the balance as NPR and PBS leaders testify before a House Oversight Committee subcommittee. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by billionaire Elon Musk, is pushing to defund public broadcasters, a move welcomed by Republicans but opposed by Democrats. The potential funding cuts could significantly impact journalism, education, and local programming across the country.
Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reports.
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