Shumita Basu

Big Bird and Daniel Tiger are back on the chopping block as the Trump administration plans to ask Congress to rescind nearly all funding for public media, including PBS and NPR. That's according to a memo reviewed by NPR. The order will ask Congress to take back $1.1 billion in federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which partially funds both entities.

Big Bird and Daniel Tiger are back on the chopping block as the Trump administration plans to ask Congress to rescind nearly all funding for public media, including PBS and NPR. That's according to a memo reviewed by NPR. The order will ask Congress to take back $1.1 billion in federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which partially funds both entities.

Big Bird and Daniel Tiger are back on the chopping block as the Trump administration plans to ask Congress to rescind nearly all funding for public media, including PBS and NPR. That's according to a memo reviewed by NPR. The order will ask Congress to take back $1.1 billion in federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which partially funds both entities.

That's two years' worth of appropriations. Trump and other Republicans have accused PBS and NPR of bias against conservatives. In a statement, NPR said cutting CPB funding would have a devastating impact on American communities. In many rural areas, NPR stations are some of the most reliable sources of information, particularly during emergencies when other communications can go out.

That's two years' worth of appropriations. Trump and other Republicans have accused PBS and NPR of bias against conservatives. In a statement, NPR said cutting CPB funding would have a devastating impact on American communities. In many rural areas, NPR stations are some of the most reliable sources of information, particularly during emergencies when other communications can go out.

That's two years' worth of appropriations. Trump and other Republicans have accused PBS and NPR of bias against conservatives. In a statement, NPR said cutting CPB funding would have a devastating impact on American communities. In many rural areas, NPR stations are some of the most reliable sources of information, particularly during emergencies when other communications can go out.

Trump reportedly plans to send this memo to Congress when it returns from recess later this month. As the Trump administration continues its crackdown at college campuses, a Columbia student who was one step away from becoming a U.S. citizen was arrested on Monday at what he thought was his naturalization interview.

Trump reportedly plans to send this memo to Congress when it returns from recess later this month. As the Trump administration continues its crackdown at college campuses, a Columbia student who was one step away from becoming a U.S. citizen was arrested on Monday at what he thought was his naturalization interview.

Trump reportedly plans to send this memo to Congress when it returns from recess later this month. As the Trump administration continues its crackdown at college campuses, a Columbia student who was one step away from becoming a U.S. citizen was arrested on Monday at what he thought was his naturalization interview.

Mohsen Madawi, a green card holder, participated in protests at Columbia and founded a pro-Palestinian student group with Mahmoud Khalil, another Columbia student being held by ICE. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he would revoke the student visas and green cards of those who protested in support of Palestinians and who he claimed helped spread anti-Semitic sentiment.

Mohsen Madawi, a green card holder, participated in protests at Columbia and founded a pro-Palestinian student group with Mahmoud Khalil, another Columbia student being held by ICE. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he would revoke the student visas and green cards of those who protested in support of Palestinians and who he claimed helped spread anti-Semitic sentiment.

Mohsen Madawi, a green card holder, participated in protests at Columbia and founded a pro-Palestinian student group with Mahmoud Khalil, another Columbia student being held by ICE. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he would revoke the student visas and green cards of those who protested in support of Palestinians and who he claimed helped spread anti-Semitic sentiment.

Madawi spoke to 60 Minutes in 2023 about a walkout on Columbia's campus that fall where he observed anti-Semitic behavior, and he shared how he responded.

Madawi spoke to 60 Minutes in 2023 about a walkout on Columbia's campus that fall where he observed anti-Semitic behavior, and he shared how he responded.

Madawi spoke to 60 Minutes in 2023 about a walkout on Columbia's campus that fall where he observed anti-Semitic behavior, and he shared how he responded.

A judge on Monday ordered Madawi not to be deported. And finally, after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Southern California on Monday scared residents and even elephants at the San Diego Zoo, the quake is being seen as another success for the state's early warning system. Known as a shake alert, people can download an app called MyShake that warns them when an earthquake is about to hit.

A judge on Monday ordered Madawi not to be deported. And finally, after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Southern California on Monday scared residents and even elephants at the San Diego Zoo, the quake is being seen as another success for the state's early warning system. Known as a shake alert, people can download an app called MyShake that warns them when an earthquake is about to hit.

A judge on Monday ordered Madawi not to be deported. And finally, after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Southern California on Monday scared residents and even elephants at the San Diego Zoo, the quake is being seen as another success for the state's early warning system. Known as a shake alert, people can download an app called MyShake that warns them when an earthquake is about to hit.

The LA Times reports people across social media praised the alerts, some which came as many as 10 seconds before the shaking even began. The app is currently active in California, Oregon, and Washington state, and is run by the U.S. Geological Survey. Authorities say the system provides crucial seconds of heads-up time, which may be pivotal in the event of a major earthquake.

The LA Times reports people across social media praised the alerts, some which came as many as 10 seconds before the shaking even began. The app is currently active in California, Oregon, and Washington state, and is run by the U.S. Geological Survey. Authorities say the system provides crucial seconds of heads-up time, which may be pivotal in the event of a major earthquake.