Trump Admin Sues to Fire 3 Corporation for Public Broadcasting Democratic Appointees

The Trump administration sued to oust the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) board’s three Democratic appointees on Tuesday, escalating the legal battle as Republican lawmakers look to slash the group’s funding. 

The three members quickly sued in April after President Trump attempted to fire them, arguing the move interferes with the traditional independence of the CPB, which funds NPR and PBS. 

Last month, a judge declined their request for an order preventing the administration from giving any effect to the firings. But the trio has continued to participate in the board’s business.

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