The House Oversight Committee Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE), chaired by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, is holding a hearing this morning with testimony by the National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) CEOs as the Committee seeks to potentially defund the far-left state propaganda stations. 

“The CEOs will be asked to explain why the demonstrably biased news coverage they produce for an increasingly narrow and elitist audience should continue to be funded by the broad taxpaying public,” a press release states.

“Both organizations have repeatedly undermined the trust of Americans by ignoring stories that were damaging to the Biden Administration, dismissing calls to perform more balanced reporting, and continuing to pursue partisan coverage.”

Chairwoman Greene said in a statement, “These partisan, so-called ‘media’ stations dropped the ball on Hunter Biden’s laptop, down-played COVID-19 origins, and failed to properly report the Russian collusion hoax. Now, it is time for their CEOs to publicly explain this biased coverage.”

Michael Gonzalez, Senior Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, has also been invited to testify in favor of defunding the government-funded media. Ed Ulman, President & CEO of Alaska Public Media, is testifying for the minority in favor of funding the outdated propaganda machines.

Via Oversight Committee Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency:

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) today announced the Chief Executive Officers of National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) will testify at a hearing titled “Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the heads of NPR and PBS Accountable” on March 26, 2025. The CEOs will be asked to explain why the demonstrably biased news coverage they produce for an increasingly narrow and elitist audience should continue to be funded by the broad taxpaying public. Both organizations have repeatedly undermined the trust of Americans by ignoring stories that were damaging to the Biden Administration, dismissing calls to perform more balanced reporting, and continuing to pursue partisan coverage. This hearing will assess whether the American taxpayer should continue to subsidize NPR and PBS.

“I want to hear why NPR and PBS think they should ever again receive a single cent from the American taxpayer. These partisan, so-called ‘media’ stations dropped the ball on Hunter Biden’s laptop, down-played COVID-19 origins, and failed to properly report the Russian collusion hoax. Now, it is time for their CEOs to publicly explain this biased coverage. Federal taxpayers should not be forced to pay for one-sided reporting, which attacks over half the country to protect and promote its own political interests. I look forward to working with the Trump Administration to stop allowing the blatant misuse of taxpayer funds for partisan ends,” said Subcommittee Chairwoman Greene.

WHAT: Hearing on “Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the Heads of NPR and PBS Accountable”

DATE: Wednesday, March 26, 2025

TIME: 10:00 AM ET

LOCATION: HVC-210

WITNESSES:

• Katherine Maher, Chief Executive Officer and President, National Public Radio
• Paula Kerger, Chief Executive Officer and President, Public Broadcasting Service

Watch live below:

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A MAJOR change to pub licensing laws is coming into effect in just hours, with punters left fuming by the change.

During the pandemic, the government relaxed licensing laws, to allow pubs to sell takeaway pints.

This allowed many businesses to stay afloat during lockdown, but from April 1, this popular practice will be banned.

Many pub landlords were in favour of the law relaxation, as it allowed for a boost in sales, whilst having a takeaway option is seen as a major positive for many pub-goers.

However, the rule is set to expire at the end of this month, meaning that pubs will now have to pay a fee for off-site sales.

This is despite our Save Our Sups campaign, which is calling on the government to rescue pubs, amid reports that 10,000 boozers could face closure.

Business are furious at the change, with the pub trade already facing a £3.4bn tax raid in the budget.

A BBPA spokesman said: “On behalf of our members, who account for approximately 20,000 pubs across the UK, we supported options that would have made the temporary easement permanent, so we are incredibly disappointed at the Government’s decision.

“We have seen no evidence that this easement has created any widespread issues since it was introduced.

“Instead it has helped to boost trade for pubs and therefore the economy as a whole, so this move will layer more cost and administrative burdens on pubs and local authorities.”

He added: “We would urge the Prime Minister to reconsider the impact of this move because it will undermine their growth mission and create more red tape.”

Drinker Paul Marshall, 39, from Saffron Walden, Essex, fumed: “Of all the issues going on in the world, I can’t believe the Government are bothering with this.”

“In this town we used to have 12 pubs and now we’re down to six.

“Publicans need all the help they can get — not as many hindrances as the Government can throw at them.”

A consultation on the axing of this policy garnered just 67 responses.

Takeaway pints were introduced in 2020 to help out pubs that had to close due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beer lovers could purchase a beverage through a hatch, and enjoy it during a stroll in the park, or in the comfort of their own home.

A Home Office spokesman said: “The decision to allow these temporary measures to lapse later this year follows a period of public consultation.

“We believe our approach strikes the right balance between supporting businesses while listening and responding to the concerns of those impacted by licensing laws.”