CPB to Shut Down After $1.1B Funding Cut

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds PBS, NPR, and over 1,500 local stations, will shut down following a $1.1 billion federal funding cut passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump. The decision, influenced by longstanding conservative criticism of public media bias, ends nearly 60 years of federal support for public broadcasting. Most CPB staff will be terminated by September 30, with a transition team remaining until January to oversee the shutdown. The closure threatens educational programming, emergency alerts, and cultural content, particularly in rural and small communities. Many local stations now face reduced programming, layoffs, or possible closure, despite efforts to boost local donor support. Public media leaders warn the loss could have lasting effects on American journalism, civic discourse, and access to trusted information.