Event Brief
Trump Calls PBS and NPR 'Waste of Money'
Filed: Feb 03, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
Summary: The president criticized public broadcasting before signing a funding bill.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Signed legislation to fund the government and criticized PBS and NPR
WHEN: Feb 03, 2026 at 6:44 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: To address government funding and express views on public broadcasting
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