Senate Democrats are warning that President Trump’s proposal to eliminate funding for NPR and PBS could lead to station shutdowns and the loss of essential services. With the House GOP scheduled to vote on reclaiming $1.1 billion next week, partisan tensions over public broadcasting are intensifying.

In a significant policy shift, the White House is requesting Congress to eliminate funding for National Public Radio (NPR), the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The proposed cuts could have profound impacts on public broadcasting and international aid programs.