House Democrat questions patriotism of Republicans criticizing NPR: Putin, CCP 'certainly enjoy it'

A top House Democrat questioned the patriotism of Republicans criticizing NPR on Wednesday during a heated hearing about the taxpayer-funded outlet's bias issues, suggesting they were playing into the hands of American enemies.

In a withering opening statement at the House Energy & Commerce Committee hearing, Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., said figures like Vladimir Putin watched with glee when American journalists were attacked by politicians.

"Foreign adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party...