CPB Sues White House Over Trump-Ordered Board Firings
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is taking legal action against the White House, challenging the attempted removal of three board members. This action stems from President Trump’s directive, aiming to exert greater influence over public broadcasting entities like NPR and PBS. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., highlights the White House’s April 28th notifications to the targeted board members announcing their termination.
The CPB’s legal argument emphasizes the serious implications of these firings. The lawsuit underscores that the threats against CPB aren’t hypothetical, referencing the administration’s past actions involving the dismissal of board members from other organizations established by Congress.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood