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Defund the Facts: How Trump’s $9B Rescission Targets America’s Public Voice and Global Reach

Defund the Facts: How Trump’s $9B Rescission Targets America’s Public Voice and Global Reach

From Sesame Street to the State Department, the Trump administration's cuts aim to reshape government—not just shrink it.

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The Trump administration has announced a sweeping rescission package to claw back over $9.3 billion in previously approved federal funding. Among the targets? NPR, PBS, USAID, and other public-serving institutions.

While it's pitched as a move to “streamline government,” the reality is far more calculated:
It’s about who gets heard, who gets fed, and who …

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