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PBS and NPR Prepare for Showdown With Congress
Top executives from the public media networks are bracing for a hearing on Wednesday organized by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.The New York Times - 3d -
PBS and NPR Funding Has Been Threatened Before
Republicans in Congress have made several attempts to defund NPR and PBS over the last half-century.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump urges Republicans to defund NPR, PBS
President Trump on Thursday renewed a call to defund NPR and PBS a day after top executives from the public broadcasters faced an intense grilling from GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill. "NPR and PBS, ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump Allies Grill PBS and NPR During Congress Hearing
Dark pronouncements by Republicans about a “communist agenda” espoused by public media were intercut with lighter references to “Sesame Street” and “Curious George.”The New York Times - 2d -
Who Are the CEOs of NPR and PBS, Katherine Maher and Paula Kerger?
The two public media organizations will be represented before Congress by executives with very different résumés.The New York Times - 2d -
As Republicans Denounce NPR and PBS, Democrats Mock Hearing
The leaders of the biggest public media networks in the United States defended their programming in a hearing on funding for public media, but NPR’s chief executive said the organization’s ...The New York Times - 2d -
NPR and PBS in the Hot Seat, and a Rare Protest in Gaza
Plus, fraud at Versailles.The New York Times - 2d -
5 takeaways from House hearing on NPR, PBS
The heads of the nation's top public broadcasters faced an intense grilling from lawmakers Wednesday on Capitol Hill over their outlets’ funding and editorial objectivity. The House Oversight and ...The Hill - 2d -
Government shutdown looms amid budget showdown in Congress
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington. Nikole Killion explains.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
DOGE vs Elmo
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Republicans target NPR, PBS funding in DOGE push Republicans accused NPR and PBS ...The Hill - 2d -
Plurality of Americans say NPR, PBS should be federally funded: Survey
A plurality of surveyed Americans say the federal government should continue to fund public broadcasters, according to a new survey. New polling from Pew found 24 percent of surveyed Americans say ...The Hill - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Republicans accuse NPR, PBS of bias at hearing; Democrats say its a partisan attack
The hearing was held by the Delivering on Government Efficiency subcommittee.ABC News - 1d -
Trump's second term hit by looming budget showdown
The battle over the budget comes to a head this week as the continuing resolution passed late last year expires Friday. If Congress fails to act before the deadline, the federal government will ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
PBS Rejects Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Claims About Drag Queens on Shows
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized PBS for featuring a drag queen named Lil Miss Hot Mess in its children’s programming.The New York Times - 2d -
Democrats Call Chuck Schumer’s Senate Leadership Into Question
Leaders in the upper chamber of Congress occasionally have to take a political beating to protect their members in tough spots, like the showdown over government funding.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Barcelona receive major boost as three U21 stars return early for Osasuna showdown
As Barcelona prepare for their crucial La Liga clash against Osasuna on March 27, manager Hansi Flick has finally received some positive news amid a hectic international break. The Spanish U21 ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
The Congress Issue
Senate Majority Leader John Thune arrived at the apex of power just as President Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?Politico - Mar. 15 -
Bologna vs Lazio | Serie A Preview | Where to Watch, Form Guide, Insights, Lineups
After reaching the quarter-finals of the Europa League, Lazio have less than 72 hours to prepare for a direct Serie A showdown against Bologna.Bologna vs Lazio: Kick-Off Time, Location & Where to ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Manchester City Starting XI vs Brighton: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup
Manchester City Face Defensive Crisis Ahead of Brighton ClashManchester City’s push for Champions League football faces another stern test as they prepare for today’s Premier League showdown again...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Hunt: Showdown Needs To Be Easier, But Not Easy, Dev Says
Hunt: Showdown takes the title of the game I enjoy the most despite being bad at it. Like most people probably do, at a certain point, I'll drop a game from my life if the losing streaks are ...GameSpot - 1d -
Hunt: Showdown Needs To Be Easier, But Not Easy, Dev Says
Hunt: Showdown takes the title of the game I enjoy the most despite being bad at it. Like most people probably do, at a certain point, I'll drop a game from my life if the losing streaks are ...GameSpot - 1d -
Minersville and North Schuylkill compete at Shamokin Purple Showdown
SHAMOKIN — Minersville and North Schuylkill ramped up their track seasons at Shamokin’s Purple Showdown Wednesday afternoon. Minersville’s leaders on the day included the 4×100-meter relay team of ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
A Recession Is Looking More and More Likely. Here Are 5 Ways to Prepare
This is an ideal time to prepare your business for an economic downturn.Inc. - Mar. 14 -
GOP-led Congress races to avert government shutdown ahead of Friday deadline
The path to averting a government shutdown at the end of the week remains murky in the Republican-controlled Congress.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence
On spending, oversight and other issues, Republican lawmakers have willingly ceded power traditionally reserved for Congress to the Trump White House.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Mia Love, First Black Republican Woman Elected to Congress, Dies at 49
Ms. Love, who represented Utah in Congress from 2015 to 2019, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022.The New York Times - 4d -
A Court Showdown on Deportations
Also, wildfire danger looms over the southern Plains. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Canadiens: Showdown In New York
Before embarking on a four-game road trip to close out the month, the Montreal Canadiens are making a short stop in New York to take on the Islanders for the third and final time this season, each ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Showdown at the Institute of Peace
A 911 call. A lockdown. A master key. Here’s what happened when the Trump administration seized control of a Washington institution.The New York Times - 4d -
NASA Astronauts prepare to return home
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are preparing to leave the International Space Station and return home after their ten day mission turned into a nine month stay. The NASA astronauts are now one ...NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Congress keeps a distance on Trump’s tariff rate disputes
President Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as his exemption of North American trade agreement-protected goods, has led to a hands-off approach from Congress, which has been reluctant ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Premier League Showdown at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal vs Chelsea: London Giants Collide in High-Stakes Premier League ClashA Defining Battle in the Premier LeagueArsenal and Chelsea meet in a blockbuster Premier League showdown at the Emirates ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Mikel Arteta offers huge injury update ahead of Real Madrid showdown
Arsenal’s 2024/25 season will be decided by their UEFA Champions League showdowns with Real Madrid next month.The Gunners secured their spot in the last eight of the competition after a dominant ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Lecce president previews Roma showdown: “They are a good team in good condition.”
Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani previewed the upcoming Serie A showdown with Roma.In an interview with La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno, Sticchi Damiani said, “We will be facing a good team that ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Nuggets at Rockets: In top-three West showdown, Houston looks for 10th straight win
In a showdown of the No. 2 and No. 3 teams in the West standings, Denver (44-27) visits Houston (46-25) on Sunday night.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Can Congress dig itself out of its three holes?
Congress faces a lot of challenges, with low job approval ratings, a doubling of the deficit, and the president's unitary executive theory threatening the power of the legislative branch.The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Senate Democrats press Trump to work with Congress on TikTok ban
A group of Senate Democrats asked President Trump on Monday to disclose the administration's efforts to keep TikTok online and called for the White House to actively work with Congress to avoid ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump is preparing to pull Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to be U.N. ambassador
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is preparing to pull the nomination of Rep.NBC News - 1d -
Man City prepare for 'better version' of Chelsea - Cushing
Manchester City interim boss Nick Cushing says his side are preparing to face a "better version" of Chelsea in the Women's Super League on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21
