NPR sues Trump administration for withholding congressionally appropriated funds

Published May 27, 2025 9:58am ET



National Public Radio filed suit against the Trump administration on Tuesday for its move to withhold funds approved by Congress.

NPR filed the suit along with three Colorado public radio stations in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order to end funding for NPR and PBS, the Public Broadcasting Service. The lawsuit states the Trump administration has gone around congressional duties to direct how federal money is spent.

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