Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Dissolve After Trump Administration Defunding

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced Monday that its Board of Directors has voted to dissolve the organization following Congress’ rescission of all federal funding, ending a 58-year role overseeing the government’s investment in public media.

The CPB announced plans to wind down in August, but the board’s Monday vote made the move official.

CPB’s leaders said Monday that sustained political attacks and the elimination of federal appropriations made it impossible...