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Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
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Trump says he'd love to yank funding for NPR, PBS, would be 'honored' to see it end
President Donald Trump said he "would love to" remove federal funding for mainstream news outlets NPR and PBS during a meeting at the White House on Tuesday. "Well, I would love to do that," Trump said in response to a reporter who asked him about the DOGE Subcommittee hearing entitled "Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the heads of NPR and PBS Accountable," where NPR and PBS leaders will testify. "I think it's very unfair," Trump added. "It's been very biased. The whole group, I mean, a whole group of them. And frankly, there's plenty of -- look at all the media you have right now. There's plenty of coverage." Trump Fcc Chair Targets Npr, Pbs For Investigation Ahead Of Congressional Threats To Defund Katherine Maher, chief executive officer and president of NPR (National Public Radio), and Paula Kerger, chief executive officer and president of PBS (Public Broadcasting Service), are slated to testify on why "the demonstrably biased news coverage they produce for an increasingly narrow and elitist audience should continue to be funded by the broad taxpaying public," according to a press release from the DOGE Subcommittee. Maher and Kerger are expected to push back and justify their news organizations and why they merit receiving public funding. Less than 1% of NPR's funding comes directly from the federal government, though other funding comes indirectly from grants and dollars allocated to local member stations who then pay fees back to NPR. Read On The Fox News App PBS reportedly receives 16% of their funding from the government. Its website states it receives funding in part from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which receives roughly $500 million a year approved by Congress, saying "CPB allocates the appropriation mostly to public television and radio stations, with some assigned to NPR and PBS to support national programming." Trump believes the federal money received by the mainstream outlets is not being put to good use. Pbs Closes Dei Office, Announces Diversity Officers Are Leaving In Response To Trump's Executive Orders "They spend more money than any other network of its type ever conceived, so the kind of money that's being wasted, and it's a very biased view, you know that better than anybody," Trump said. "And I'd be honored to see it end. We're well covered. Look at all the people that we have here today. We're well covered, and we don't need it, and it's a waste of money especially. I don't even know what DOGE's recommendation is. I assume their recommendation is to close them up." Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., who chairs the DOGE Subcommittee, said she believes Maher and Kerger should justify their need for federal funds. "I want to hear why NPR and PBS think they should ever again receive a single cent from the American taxpayer," Greene said. "These partisan, so-called 'media' stations dropped the ball on Hunter Biden's laptop, down-played COVID-19 origins, and failed to properly report the Russian collusion hoax," she added. "Now, it is time for their CEOs to publicly explain this biased coverage. Federal taxpayers should not be forced to pay for one-sided reporting, which attacks over half the country to protect and promote its own political interests. I look forward to working with the Trump Administration to stop allowing the blatant misuse of taxpayer funds for partisan ends." Fox News Digital's Elizabeth Elkind and Joseph Wulfsohn contributed to this article source: Trump says he'd love to yank funding for NPR, PBS, would be 'honored' to see it end
Fox News
25-03-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Trump says he'd love to yank funding for NPR, PBS: 'I'd be honored to see it end'
President Donald Trump said he "would love to" remove federal funding for mainstream news outlets NPR and PBS during a meeting at the White House on Tuesday. "Well, I would love to do that," Trump said in response to a reporter who asked him about the DOGE Subcommittee hearing entitled "Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the heads of NPR and PBS Accountable," where NPR and PBS leaders will testify. "I think it's very unfair," Trump added. "It's been very biased. The whole group, I mean, a whole group of them. And frankly, there's plenty of -- look at all the media you have right now. There's plenty of coverage." Katherine Maher, chief executive officer and president of NPR (National Public Radio), and Paula Kerger, chief executive officer and president of PBS (Public Broadcasting Service), are slated to testify on why "the demonstrably biased news coverage they produce for an increasingly narrow and elitist audience should continue to be funded by the broad taxpaying public," according to a press release from the DOGE Subcommittee. Maher and Kerger are expected to push back and justify their news organizations and why they merit receiving public funding. Less than 1% of NPR's funding comes directly from the federal government, though other funding comes indirectly from grants and dollars allocated to local member stations who then pay fees back to NPR. PBS reportedly receives 16 percent of their funding from the government. Its website states it receives funding in part from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which receives roughly $500 million a year approved by Congress, saying "CPB allocates the appropriation mostly to public television and radio stations, with some assigned to NPR and PBS to support national programming." Trump believes the federal money received by the mainstream outlets is not being put to good use. "They spend more money than any other network of its type ever conceived, so the kind of money that's being wasted, and it's a very biased view, you know that better than anybody," Trump said. "And I'd be honored to see it end. We're well covered. Look at all the people that we have here today. We're well covered, and we don't need it, and it's a waste of money especially. I don't even know what DOGE's recommendation is. I assume their recommendation is to close them up." Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., who chairs the DOGE Subcommittee, said she believes Maher and Kerger should justify their need for federal funds. "I want to hear why NPR and PBS think they should ever again receive a single cent from the American taxpayer," Greene said. "These partisan, so-called 'media' stations dropped the ball on Hunter Biden's laptop, down-played COVID-19 origins, and failed to properly report the Russian collusion hoax," she added. "Now, it is time for their CEOs to publicly explain this biased coverage. Federal taxpayers should not be forced to pay for one-sided reporting, which attacks over half the country to protect and promote its own political interests. I look forward to working with the Trump Administration to stop allowing the blatant misuse of taxpayer funds for partisan ends."
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Rep. Greene to scrutinize NPR, PBS 'bias' at upcoming DOGE congressional hearing
The Brief Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to address perceived bias in NPR and PBS reporting at an upcoming DOGE Subcommittee hearing. Katherine Maher and Paula Kerger, CEOs of NPR and PBS respectively, will testify at the hearing titled "Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the Heads of NPR and PBS Accountable" on March 26. Greene questions the continued funding of NPR and PBS with American tax dollars, citing alleged bias and failure to report certain stories. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is looking forward to questioning the heads of NPR and PBS. The Georgia Republican, who chairs the DOGE Subcommittee in the House, announced on Wednesday that she plans to discuss this at an upcoming hearing. What we know Katherine Maher, CEO and president of National Public Radio, and Paula Kerger, CEO and president of the Public Broadcasting Service, will testify at a hearing titled "Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the Heads of NPR and PBS Accountable" on March 26. Rep. Greene wants the heads of these publicly funded organizations to address perceived bias in news reporting. The congresswoman believes the organizations have repeatedly ignored stories that would seem damaging to the Biden administration. She pledged she would be asking each CEO why American tax dollars should continue to subsidize NPR and PBS. What they're saying "I want to hear why NPR and PBS think they should ever again receive a single cent from the American taxpayer," Rep. Greene wrote in her statement on Wednesday. "These partisan, so-called 'media' stations dropped the ball on Hunter Biden's laptop, downplayed COVID-19 origins, and failed to properly report the Russian collusion hoax." "Federal taxpayers should not be forced to pay for one-sided reporting, which attacks over half the country to protect and promote its own political interests. I look forward to working with the Trump administration to stop allowing the blatant misuse of taxpayer funds for partisan ends," she concluded. The other side Earlier this year, PBS's Paula Kerger addressed the growing concerns in an interview with the Associated Press. "I think it is different this time because so much is under scrutiny," Kerger said. "I never assume that government funding will continue. I think we have to work hard each and every time these questions come up to make sure we are making the case for why this is important." She said it's a time when people assume "there is bias at play" when they don't see their opinions expressed in news stories. Some people feel news efforts are too conservative, others too liberal. "We take that part of our work pretty seriously, and if we miss something, we correct that," she said. Kerger noted that local stations provide critical updates and news to underserved areas. "I'm always an optimistic person," Kerger said, "but I think it's going to require a lot of conversations to see if we can hold on to a level of funding to enable our stations to continue." What we don't know Maher and Kerger have not specifically responded to the hearing. It is unclear what testimony they will offer. What's next The DOGE Subcommittee hearing on "Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the Heads of NPR and PBS Accountable" will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26. SEE ALSO: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes for English as official U.S. language with new bill Rep. Greene says taxpayers' money 'has truly been stolen' after DOGE meeting Rep. Greene backs bill to withdraw US from United Nations DOGE Subcommittee report: Improper payments cost federal agencies $236B in 2023 Georgia's Rep. Greene pushes bill to abolish USAID amid legal hurdles The Source The details in this article were provided by the DOGE Subcommittee and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Previous quotes from PBS's Paula Kerger were provided by the Associated Press. This article is being reported out of Atlanta.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
DOGE Subcommittee report: Improper payments cost federal agencies $236B in 2023
The Brief The DOGE Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, aims to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending with real-time implementation of recommendations. The subcommittee's first meeting on February 12, 2025, focused on addressing financial inefficiencies in federal programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP. Federal agencies reported $236 billion in improper payments in 2023, with cumulative losses reaching $2.7 trillion since 2003. Proposed reforms could lead to significant cost savings, including $120–$236 billion annually from asset testing for SSI applicants and $164 billion over ten years by repealing the Medicaid Streamlining Rule. Legislative efforts, such as the Protecting Medicaid Beneficiaries Act of 2023, aim to enhance oversight and reduce waste, with support from figures like Elon Musk for better fiscal management. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Delivering On Government Efficiency (DOGE) Subcommittee, chaired by Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene released it first report on Wednesday. The subcommittee released its first review and recommendations outlining key steps to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending. The backstory The DOGE Subcommittee, a part of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, was established to address the pressing issue of waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending. Chaired by Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the subcommittee aims to implement recommendations in near real-time, rather than waiting until the end of each Congress. Greene emphasized, "My mandate is simple: work as the name D.O.G.E. demands—swiftly, effectively, and with purpose." Timeline The subcommittee held its inaugural meeting on February 12, 2025, with a hearing titled "The War on Waste: Stamping Out the Scourge of Improper Payments and Fraud." This meeting marked the beginning of a series of actions aimed at combating financial inefficiencies within federal programs, particularly focusing on entitlement programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Why you should care Federal agencies reported $236 billion in improper payments in 2023, contributing to a staggering $2.7 trillion loss since fiscal year 2003. The Government Accountability Office estimates that fraud-related losses range from $233 billion to $521 billion annually. Expert witnesses, including Haywood Talcove, CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, and Dawn Royal, Director of the United Council on Welfare Fraud, highlighted critical areas of concern and proposed solutions. These include funding real-time verification technology, amending privacy laws to enhance data sharing, and mandating external verification of eligibility claims. By the numbers LexisNexis projects significant cost savings from the proposed reforms: Asset testing for all Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applicants could save $120–$236 billion annually. Expanding asset testing to all Medicaid recipients could save $30–$100 billion annually. Ending broad-based categorical eligibility (BBCE) could save $8.1 billion annually. Repealing the Medicaid Streamlining Rule could save $164 billion over ten years. What's next The subcommittee has pledged continued oversight and swift action on waste reduction efforts. Legislative efforts in alignment with these goals include the Protecting Medicaid Beneficiaries Act of 2023, sponsored by Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), and the PPP Shell Discovery Act (H.R. 324), introduced by Rep. William Timmons (R-SC). Elon Musk, a proponent of improved fiscal management, stressed the importance of better utilization of Treasury Department databases to prevent payments to ineligible recipients. As the D.O.G.E. Subcommittee moves forward, Greene reiterated the committee's commitment to fixing inefficiencies in Washington, stating, "Washington is broken, but the D.O.G.E. Committee is committed to fixing it." The Source The details in this article were released by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is chairing the Delivering On Government Efficiency (DOGE) Subcommittee. Details were also taken from the official congressional record. This article is being reported out of Atlanta.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Freshman Georgia Congressman on DOGE Subcommittee, Trump, and Fort Bragg renaming
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — Freshman Georgia Congressman Brian Jack is gaining influence in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Peachtree City Republican was elected in the 3rd District last year after being endorsed by his former boss, President Donald Trump. The congressman served as a political advisor in President Trump's first term. Now, he is on the DOGE Subcommittee. They are examining fraud, waste and abuse in the federal government. That effort is being pushed by President Trump and led by billionaire businessman Elon Musk. It has unearthed more $2.7 trillion in what Republicans describe as waste, fraud and abuse. Jack says he continues to be in communication with President Trump. 'Our relationship in many ways has not changed, which is a wonderful thing. We talk a lot about politics and we talk a lot about sports. So those are two areas that I care a lot about. And as it relates specifically to our community, he's still very excited about two things,' said Jack. 'He was excited about visiting Columbus back in 2023 when he, as you no doubt remember, headlined a state convention and then went to that Waffle House, which continues to be a viral moment that you see circulate on social media a lot.' WRBL asked the Republican congressman about the possibility that Fort Moore's name could be restored to Fort Benning. Congressman Jack says no one should be surprised that President Trump, and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, are moving to alter an act of Congress that stripped the names of Confederate officers from nine military installations. The first one was Fort Liberty, which by order of Secretary Hegseth was renamed Fort Bragg. Not for the Confederate General but for another soldier. 'Yeah. As it relates to Fort Bragg, I'm not sure why they started with that. My understanding was they made, you know, create some type of review process for all the names that reverted back or rather all the names that were changed back in 2020 or the process that began, I should say, in 2020,' said Jack. 'But I'm curious to see how he's going to approach it. But for what it's worth, I think that what President Trump campaigned on is being delivered on, and I think that's one of the reasons why his approval ratings at 53%.' Jack tells WRBL he thinks that's one of the reasons why 70 percent of Americans admit, Republicans and Democrats alike, that he's actually accomplishing what he campaigned on. And according to Jack, that's one of the reasons why they have some momentum in Congress to move the ball forward for Trump's agenda. During Wednesday's DOGE Subcommittee hearing, Jack was front and center during the questioning. Here's what the congressman had to say Thursday. 'In my question-and-answer period, I pointed out I took a rudimentary count during the hearing itself, and I found that at the time that I asked questions, my Democratic colleagues had mentioned Elon Musk's name 27 times and wastes only three times,' said Jack. 'And to me, I think that's reflective of a broader problem, which is the lack of bipartisan will to address a lot of these concerns. So, I would encourage my Democratic colleagues to work with us to help solve this scourge of waste, fraud and abuse.' Jack says he was privileged to bring Trump to the District and Pike County back in October of 2023. It was the first time he had held a public event within Jack's congressional district through his ten-year political career. The 3rd Congressional District consists of 15 mostly West Georgia counties, including the northern part of Muscogee. You can watch WRBL's full interview with Jack below. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
