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.

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 …