Trump's Funding Order Found Unconstitutional for NPR

National Public Radio received $113M from two donors, including Connie Ballmer's $80M (largest living donor).
Congress voted along party lines to claw back $1.1B in federal funding for public media under Trump.
National Public Radio lost 1-2% of budget, public radio 10%, Public Broadcasting Service 15%.
Donations will fund digital innovation and station viability.
Katherine Maher called donations a 'remarkable investment'.
Anonymous donor contributed $33M for public media tools.
Federal judge ruled Trump's order unconstitutional, preventing funding as a lever.

Journalism | Funding | Public Media

United States

Connie Ballmer | Katherine Maher | Anonymous donor

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