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NPR sues President Donald Trump over an executive order cutting federal funding.

The lawsuit claims the order violates the Constitution and First Amendment rights.

Conservatives argue NPR is biased, while NPR defends its public service role.

SALT LAKE CITY — Following President Donald Trump's executive order to end federal funding for NPR and PBS , NPR has filed a lawsuit against the president.

The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Washington on Tuesday. NPR's lawsuit says Trump's executive order violates the Constitution and its First Amendment right to freedom of speech. It was filed by NPR and other public radio organizations including Colorado Public Radio and Aspen Public Radio.

"The president has no authority under the Const

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