NPR and PBS federal funding halted as GOP ignores Democrats’ shutdown demands

Democrats' plan to fund the government through Oct. 31, which includes restoring federal aid to NPR and PBS public radio and TV stations.

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to raise money for public television stations after funding cuts

"I can’t think of a more meaningful way to share his works of art than by supporting public television’s mission to educate and inspire," said the president of Bob Ross Inc.
GQ

Ken Burns Loves America—and You Can, Too

On the Fourth of July—a day that Ken Burns unsurprisingly refers to as “by far, by far, my favorite holiday”—I accompanied the legendary documentary filmmaker to a naturalization ceremony on the West ...
Orange County Register

PBS, NPR stations struggle with Trump-fueled government funding cuts

NEW YORK (AP) — Coping with a sudden loss in federal funding, PBS affiliate KSPS in Spokane, Washington, faced a surprise extra hurdle. Many of its contributing members — at one point almost half — ...

Just before shutdown, most Americans wanted health insurance tax credits extended, KFF poll finds

A new poll conducted just prior to the current government shutdown showed most Americans wanted Congress to extend tax credits that could expire at the end of the year. If ...
thederrick.com

Protesters at ICE facility object to barricades, agents detain multiple people

Federal agents have detained several people near an immigration facility outside Chicago. This facility has been a frequent target for protesters since President Donald Trump's administration's surge ...