PBS and NPR have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration in response to an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for public broadcasting. PBS alleges that the defunding efforts violate the First Amendment, while NPR claims that the order constitutes retaliation against a non-partisan media outlet. The lawsuits underscore the significant impact of potential funding cuts on public media outlets across the country. As local stations brace for the effects, the legal battles highlight a broader confrontation between public media and the current administration.