Maher rails against NPR CEO, calls for public media funding cuts

Cutting Off NPR and PBS

Republicans say there is no reason for the government to fund the public broadcasters.

The New York Times - 23h

Public media CEOs defend their coverage — and fight for funding

Politico - 6d

Dozens of free measles vaccine clinics close in Texas as federal funding is cut

As Texas measles outbreak continues, federal funding cuts have forced public health officials in Dallas to cancel dozens of vaccination clinics and lay off 21 workers.

NBC News - 17h

Republicans grill PBS, NPR chiefs as Democrats mock proceedings

The two public media entities have become frequent targets in the GOP's efforts to reduce government spending.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Radio Free Europe sues over U.S. funding cuts | 60 Minutes

Radio Free Europe, which has been a vital tool in the fight against disinformation and authoritarianism, filed a lawsuit after President Trump moved to cut funding to U.S. government-run broadcasters.

CBS News - 1d

Trump says he'll meet with Bill Maher and Kid Rock: 'It might be fun'

President Trump and talk show host Bill Maher are set to have an "interesting" dinner, despite their past differences, with comedian Kid Rock and UFC CEO Dana White also joining them.

The Hill - 2d

French politics to get 'even messier' as far-right figurehead Le Pen rails against ban, analysts warn

Analysts say the judgment barring Marine Le Pen from running for public office plunges France into more political uncertainty.

CNBC - 1d

France's Marine Le Pen barred from running for public office for 5 years after embezzlement conviction: Media

Marine Le Pen on Monday was found guilty of misappropriating EU funds in an historic trial that could halt her future presidential election hopes.

CNBC - 2d

Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation's largest public utility, appoints a new CEO

The Tennessee Valley Authority has promoted one of its top executives to CEO as President Donald Trump has begun turning his attention back to the nation's largest public utility

ABC News - 1d

Watch live: Democrats to call out layoffs at Social Security Administration

Democrats in both chambers of Congress are railing against executive actions from the Trump administration that target social programs such as Social Security and Medicaid. Senate Democratic Leader ...

The Hill - 23h

Commentary: PBS and NPR cater to all Americans, despite what Marjorie Taylor Greene might believe

After last week's congressional hearing with the heads of PBS and NPR, it's important to remember how public broadcasting works, what it does and whom it serves, our television critic says.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Brightline Brought High-Speed Rail to Florida. Can the Public Sector Follow?

In Florida, Brightline has proved that it can operate reliable, well-designed passenger trains that people want to ride. Can the public sector do the same?

The New York Times - 1d

Elon Musk says backlash against his DOGE government cuts is hurting Tesla stock

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Sunday that his involvement in the Trump administration could be hurting the automaker’s stock price.

NBC News - 1d

Trump administration cutting some funds to Planned Parenthood

The Trump administration will withhold some federal funding from Planned Parenthood beginning Tuesday, potentially making it harder for Americans to access birth control, cancer screenings, and ...

The Hill - 1d

Federal funding cuts are raising questions about university endowments. Here's what some are worth and how they work

Columbia is one of the richest universities with a $14.8 billion endowment. Still, covering federal funding cuts isn't as simple as smashing a piggy bank.

CNBC - 1d

Supreme Court weighs whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a South Carolina case over whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood

ABC News - 1d

Marine Le Pen attacks ban on French presidency run as a ‘political decision’

Far-right leader, who was found guilty of embezzlement of European funds, says conviction is a ‘denial of democracy’. The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has railed against a Paris court’s ...

The Guardian - 1d

Greene rails against Luna proxy voting push

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) blasted Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) on Tuesday over her push to force a vote on a measure to allow proxy voting for new parents in Congress. That effort ...

The Hill - 15h

Federal Judge Orders Legal Funds for Solo Migrant Children to Be Restored

The order for the funds’ temporary restoration came after nonprofit groups challenged the government’s decision to cut funding for legal services for unaccompanied children arriving in the United ...

The New York Times - 20m

Trump Science Funding Cuts May Hurt Economy, Experts Say

Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump calls 'never ending' Signal leak story 'old and boring,' blasts media

President Trump slammed the media for its “never-ending” coverage of the Signal group chat leak, calling it “old and boring.” In a post Sunday on Truth Social, Trump praised Sen. Markwayne Mullin ...

The Hill - 2d

Watch live: Duffy testifies on Trump administration infrastructure funding

Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy will face questioning from the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Wednesday morning on infrastructure funding under the Trump ...

The Hill - 44m

The Papers: 'Le Pen rails against ban' and 'Trump's tariffs to hit UK'

A mixture of headlines dominate the front pages of UK papers on Tuesday.

BBC News - 1d

OpenAI funding round could be cut by $10B if for-profit conversion doesn't occur by year-end

OpenAI’s massive private funding round could be slashed by as much as $10 billion if the company doesn’t restructure into a for-profit entity by Dec.

NBC News - 1d

Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund vows transparency ‘like a public company’

Danantara has been dogged by questions over governance and political interference

Financial Times - 1d

Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with 'improper ideology'

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the Smithsonian Institution that targets funding to programs that contain what he calls “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.”

ABC News - 5d

Pension Funds Push Forward on Climate Goals Despite Backlash

At a time of resistance to environmental, social and governance goals, pension funds have become a bulwark against efforts to sideline climate risks.

The New York Times - 2d

Helldivers 2 Boss Calls Out CEOs For Mass Layoffs

2024 was a brutal year for the video game industry, with thousands of jobs lost due to massive layoffs . So far, that trend has continued in 2025 with recent layoffs at Eidos Montreal and ...

GameSpot - 1h

Tesla sales plunge to lowest level since 2022 amid Trump backlash

Tesla sales dropped by nearly 13 percent in the first three months of the year amid a broader backlash against CEO Elon Musk and his leadership of President Trump's so-called Department of ...

The Hill - 27m

Van Dijk Calls on Fans to Lift Liverpool in Merseyside Derby Against Everton

Liverpool vs Everton: Van Dijk’s Call for Full Anfield Power in Merseyside DerbyAs the Premier League season reaches its crucial final stretch, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has issued a ...

Yahoo Sports - 18h

DOJ to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione, AG Bondi says

AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.

CBS News - 13h

Elon Musk says backlash against his DOGE government cuts is hurting Tesla stock

Shares of Tesla entered Monday down more than 34% year to date, and the stock has been cut nearly in half from its peak in December.

CNBC - 1d

Canadiens: The Gallaghers Are Doing A Fund Raiser

We reported last month that Montreal Canadiens alternate captain Brendan Gallagher had lost his mother, Della Gallagher, to brain cancer. Yesterday, the right winger took to social media to ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

DOGE checks? Elon Musk claims 'progress' has been made, but says it isn't his decision

Waiting for a stimulus check funded by the cuts DOGE says it's making? It could be a while.

The Hill - 20h

Trump commutes sentence of Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson just before prison surrender

Ozy had falsely claimed to have deals with Google and Oprah Winfrey before the company and CEO Watson were criminally charged.

CNBC - 4d

Trump Administration Abruptly Cuts Billions From State Health Services

States have been told that they can no longer use grants that were funding infectious disease management and addiction services.

The New York Times - 6d

Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says

A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.

CBS News - 4d