House GOP Targets NPR, PBS in Hearing Over Alleged Media Bias

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, chairwoman of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, has called for the CEOs of NPR and PBS to testify in a hearing scheduled for March 3 or 24. The move comes amid allegations of systemic bias in their reporting.

In letters sent Monday, Greene accused NPR of mishandling coverage of the Hunter Biden laptop story and criticized PBS for its reporting on a gesture made at an Inauguration Day event. She argued that PBS, as a recipient of federal funds, should serve the entire public rather than catering to specific ideological groups.

“As an organization that receives federal funds through its member stations, PBS should provide reporting that serves the entire public, not just a narrow slice of like-minded individuals and ideological interest groups,” Greene wrote.

NPR responded with a statement affirming its commitment to impartial journalism. “We welcome the opportunity to discuss the critical role of public media in delivering impartial, fact-based news and reporting to the American public,” the organization said. PBS also expressed appreciation for the chance to highlight its contributions, stating, “We appreciate the opportunity to present to the committee how now, more than ever, the service PBS provides matters for our nation.”

Federal funding for both organizations has become a focal point in the debate. NPR claims less than 1% of its annual budget comes from federal sources, while PBS says 15% of its revenue is government-funded.

Separately, Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel has launched an investigation into NPR and PBS over sponsorships, adding another layer of scrutiny to the public broadcasters.

The hearing is expected to reignite partisan tensions over the role of federal funding in media. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, Greene’s Democratic counterpart on the subcommittee, criticized the move as an attack on public media. “While funding for public media has long been a target of GOP leaders, we have never seen such blatant attacks on the media and institutions as we’ve seen the last two weeks,” Stansbury said in a statement to Business Insider.

The DOGE subcommittee, though sharing goals with Elon Musk‘s executive branch team, operates independently and is likely to become a battleground for broader debates over government oversight and media integrity.