NPR, Colorado stations sue Trump over public media funding cuts

Business Dec 05, 2025

NPR and three Colorado public radio stations are taking the Trump administration to court after a recent executive order cut off federal funding for NPR, claiming the outlet is biased.
The lawsuit argues this move violates free speech rights and sidesteps Congress's authority over public media money.

Why does it matter?

This case could decide if presidents can pull funding from public media just because they don't like the coverage—a big First Amendment question with national impact.
With $1.1 billion in future funds already scrapped by Congress, many stations are now facing layoffs and cutting shows.
The outcome could shape who controls what news you get to hear in the future.