NPR and PBS federal funding halted as GOP ignores Democrats’ shutdown demands

National Public Radio is ramping up its fundraising efforts during its first day without federal funding and an uncertain future ahead with a GOP-controlled Congress.

Congress clawed back federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in July, citing unflattering coverage of the Trump administration and bias against Republicans. The so-called rescindal of taxpayer dollars kicked in with the start of the fiscal year on Wednesday.

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“Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. It’s the beginning of a new chapter — but we’re not going anywhere,” NPR wrote on Instagram on Wednesday. “With your help, we’ll continue to bring you honest, rigorous journalism that doesn’t bend to the interests of shareholders. We’ll still hold a microphone to American

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