Following Trump's Project 2025, the Republicans in the US Senate did what they were told and canceled federal funding to their own local TV and radio stations in the PBS and NPR networks.

The U.S. Senate, led by Republicans and following President Trump's Project 2025 agenda, voted to rescind federal funding for PBS and NPR stations, effectively canceling allocated funds for public broadcasting.

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Key Evidence

Verified July 17, 2025

The Senate voted 51-50 to advance and approve a rescissions package cutting $1. 1 billion in federal funding for PBS and NPR stations, with Vice President Vance casting the deciding vote.deadline.com npr.org This move aligns with President Trump's Project 2025 goals to reduce federal spending on public media.nytimes.com

The reporting

What the Evidence Shows

The claim involves several components: first, that the action followed Trump's Project 2025; second, that Republicans in the Senate complied with this directive; and third, that the funding cuts affected local TV and radio stations within the PBS and NPR networks. Evidence shows that the Senate voted to advance and approve a rescissions package that would roll back approximately $1. 1 billion in funding previously allocated to public media, including PBS and NPR.deadline.com npr.org

This vote was closely contested, requiring Vice President JD Vance to cast a tie-breaking vote.deadline.com foxnews.com The rescission is part of a broader Trump administration effort to assert control over federal spending and reduce funding for public broadcasting.nytimes.com The funding cuts directly impact local stations affiliated with PBS and NPR, which rely on federal funds through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.npr.org

While the claim that Republicans 'did what they were told' is interpretive language implying compliance with Trump's directive, it is factually supported that Senate Republicans largely voted in favor of the rescission package. However, some Republicans initially hesitated or balked at cutting funds for public broadcasting, indicating some nuance in party unity. Overall, the claim accurately reflects the legislative action taken following Trump's agenda to cut public broadcasting funding but simplifies the complexity of political dynamics involved.

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