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President Trump issued an executive order that attempts to end federal funding for NPR and PBS,
accusing the organizations of political bias.
It's the latest in a string of attacks on public media by the administration and Republican leaders in Congress.
The move bans direct federal funding for the public broadcasters.
It also bans local public radio and television stations from using taxpayer dollars to support them.
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