Judge Blocks Trump's Defunding Order for NPR & PBS

0:00A federal judge just handed a big win to NPR and PBS, blocking the Trump administration from fully defunding them. U.S. District Judge Randall Moss ruled the executive order violates the First Amendment by targeting their speech. Back in May 2025, President Trump signed the order to slash federal funds for public broadcasters. NPR and PBS sued right away, saying it was retaliation for their coverage that rubbed the White House wrong. Judge, appointed by Obama, called out the order as clear payback, pointing to White House statements that showed it aimed to silence unfavorable. Buse, he made the block permanent for now. Reactions poured in from supporters who see this as a stand for free speech, but the impact hits hard since the corporation for public broadcasters. Board already voted to dissolve amid the funding fights. The administration can appeal, and this doesn't touch Congress, which has its own plans to cut appropriations. Public radio's future still hangs in the balance as these battles play out.

1:01That's the story for today, Dallas News. Today, driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.