Trump Budget Targets PBS Funding, Threatening Free Kids’ Programming

President Donald Trump is moving forward with plans to reduce federal support for the Public Broadcasting Service, according to multiple news reports on Wednesday. The cuts would target funds that finance children’s programming, including long-running shows such as “Sesame Street,” “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” and other free educational videos and games widely used to boost literacy and social-emotional skills. Educators and public-media advocates warn that the loss of federal dollars could curtail access for lower-income families who rely on PBS’s ad-free content, though the administration argues that the network should seek more private funding.