Voting, Media Scrutiny, and Financial Modernization

This chapter examines recent executive orders impacting voting requirements and electronic payment systems in the U.S., highlighting legal challenges related to voter disenfranchisement. It further discusses the scrutiny faced by public broadcasters like NPR and PBS from Republican lawmakers, raising concerns about media bias and integrity in the current political landscape. Finally, the chapter addresses the implications of federal funding cuts on local journalism and the evolving relationship between news organizations and government influence.