NPR Sues Trump Over Federal Funding Order

NPR and three Colorado public radio stations have filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump and his administration, contesting an executive order titled 'Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media' that seeks to eliminate all federal funding for NPR and PBS. The plaintiffs argue the order is unconstitutional, alleging it violates the First Amendment by retaliating against public broadcasters for perceived unfavorable news coverage. The executive order asserts that government funding of NPR and PBS is outdated and accuses these organizations of bias, but NPR and its affiliates contend this constitutes viewpoint-based discrimination. While NPR receives only a small portion of its funding from the government, the order would significantly impact local stations reliant on federal support. The lawsuit raises broader concerns about media independence and has contributed to political uncertainty affecting both traditional and cryptocurrency markets. The case emerges amid intense political polarization and debates over the future of federal support for public broadcasting.