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NPR Calls for Public Support After Federal Funding Elimination

1 Jul 2026 2:09 p.m. · Source: Samantha Melbourneweaver, NPR

NPR seeks public donations after Congress eliminated federal funding for public media in 2025. The nonprofit stresses that support is vital to maintain independent journalism, fact-checking, and its mission to inform millions, upholding the First Amendment.

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