US Congress gives final approval to eliminate public media funding

The US$1.1-billion clawback has been approved, cutting funds that were earmarked to support PBS and NPR for the next two years.

By Ryan Tuchow

July 18, 2025

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US Congress gives final approval to eliminate public media funding

The US$1.1-billion clawback has been approved, cutting funds that were earmarked to support PBS and NPR for the next two years.

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US Congress gives final approval to eliminate public media funding

The US$1.1-billion clawback has been approved, cutting funds that were earmarked to support PBS and NPR for the next two years.

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