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Trump Calls for Rescinding $9 Billion From Foreign Aid and Public Broadcasting
Because the request to Congress is not subject to the Senate filibuster, the GOP can pass it without Democratic votes.
NPR Sues Trump Admin for “Unlawful” Executive Order Mandating Funding Cuts
The lawsuit described the order as a retaliatory infringement of First Amendment rights.
Pete Hegseth Tightens Reins on Journalists Covering the Pentagon
Reporters are prohibited from entering Pentagon locations unless they're accompanied by Trump administration personnel.
Trump Says Foreign Movies Are “Propaganda,” Orders 100 Percent Tariff
The announcement comes as Trump is fighting to suppress the news media on numerous fronts.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Defund PBS and NPR
This escalation of his dangerous assault on public media could shutter hundreds of local stations across the country.
Poll: Majority of Voters View Trump as “Dictator” Who Threatens Democratic Norms
Trump has demanded prosecutions against outlets that have published his low polling numbers, calling media “the enemy.”
Nobel Laureate Warns Trump Is Following Duterte Model to Crack Down on Press
Hold the line and don’t give up your rights; what rights you lose today you will not get back, says Maria Ressa.
Trump Threatens Comcast After Seth Meyers Makes Jokes About Him
The president-elect claims to support free speech but frequently refers to the media as “enemies” of the US.
Our Fight Against Trumpism Must Center Respect for Human Dignity
We must do this work collectively in organized ways, but we can also do it individually in small ways.
Without Transformative Local Media, Our Communities Are Vulnerable
We need to break the billionaires’ grip on our democracy — and that starts with loosening their hold over local media.