Trump's FCC Targets NPR and PBS in Investigation Amid Congressional Funding Threats
The FCC has launched an investigation into NPR and PBS over potential violations of federal regulations regarding prohibited commercial advertising at member station events. The move comes amid Congressional threats to defund the public broadcasting organizations.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched an investigation into media outlets PBS and National Public Radio (NPR), following potential concerns over member stations airing prohibited commercial advertisements, ahead of Congressional threats to defund them. The investigation is a result of reports that some local NPR stations may have aired ads for products from companies with ties to President Trump's re-election campaign. This development comes as the FCC, now led by Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, has been working to implement new rules governing commercial speech on public radio and television. The FCC's actions come as pressure mounts on Congress to reconsider its plans to cut funding for NPR and PBS.
