EO 14290
Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media
Government ReformOther
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Summary
This executive order directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and all federal agencies to cease direct and indirect funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), citing concerns about bias and partisanship in their news coverage. The order requires the CPB to revise grant criteria by June 30, 2025, to prohibit funding of these organizations and instructs all agencies to terminate existing funding arrangements where legally permissible.
Key Points
- 1The CPB is instructed to cancel existing direct funding to NPR and PBS and decline future funding to the maximum extent allowed by law
- 2The CPB must revise its 2025 grant criteria for television and radio by June 30, 2025, to prohibit direct or indirect funding of NPR and PBS
- 3All federal agencies must identify and terminate any direct or indirect funding of NPR and PBS, subject to applicable law
- 4Agencies must review remaining contracts with NPR and PBS for compliance and take appropriate action if noncompliance is found
- 5The order is subject to legal constraints and the availability of appropriations
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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