Trump’s budget cuts could shut down local news outlets and reduce reporting on emergencies
- Written by Colleen Murrell, Chair of the Editorial Board, and Full Professor in Journalism, Dublin City University
Donald Trump’s campaign against the “fake news” media continues largely unchecked, with a decision that is expected to reduce reporting and close down some local news stations around the US.
This follows a House of Representatives decision on July 18 to agree with the Senate and slash US$1.1 billion (£813 million) funding to...