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flag NPR lawsuits over Trump's funding order, citing First Amendment violations and political bias.

flag NPR is challenging a Trump executive order that sought to end federal funding for NPR and PBS, arguing it violates the First Amendment by targeting media based on perceived ideological bias. flag The order, titled "Ending Taxpayer Subsidy of Biased Media," accused the networks of unfair coverage, though both deny bias. flag NPR’s legal team contends the move is a politically motivated attack on free speech. flag Federal prosecutors acknowledged concerns about bias but said the order also aimed to reduce government media spending. flag Judge Randolph D. Moss expressed skepticism, noting the administration canceled a disbursed NEA grant and abruptly withdrew a $35.9 million CPB contract, suggesting political pressure. flag The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which oversees federal funding, faced internal efforts to appease White House officials, leading to a settlement. flag Three public radio stations joined the lawsuit, citing funding cuts and program reductions despite the subsidy representing a small portion of NPR’s budget. flag The case continues, with potential implications for press freedom and government funding of public media.

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