Executive Order 14290: Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media

A new Executive Order issued on May 1, 2025, directs the immediate cessation of federal funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The administration argues that continued taxpayer support for these entities undermines the appearance of journalistic impartiality. The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and all federal agencies to cancel current funding and prevent future allocations to NPR and PBS. The action marks a significant shift in federal media policy, citing concerns over bias and compliance with statutory obligations.