A federal judge ruled Tuesday that President Trump's executive order ending federal funding for public media is unconstitutional, delivering a victory to NPR and PBS. U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss in Washington issued an injunction preventing the administration from implementing the May 2025 order, finding it punished the outlets for coverage the president disliked.

The ruling came after NPR and PBS challenged the administration's attempt to cut funding through executive action rather than congressional appropriation. Judge Moss's decision represents a significant legal setback for the administration's efforts to reshape federal support for public broadcasting. The judge asked both parties to submit proposals for next steps in the case.

This legal victory preserves critical funding for public media organizations that serve millions of Americans. The ruling reinforces constitutional protections against government retaliation for editorial decisions and maintains the independence of public broadcasting from political interference.