The future of US public media hangs in the balance as NPR and PBS leaders testify before a House Oversight Committee subcommittee. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by billionaire Elon Musk, is pushing to defund public broadcasters, a move welcomed by Republicans but opposed by Democrats. The potential funding cuts could significantly impact journalism, education, and local programming across the country.

Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reports.