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A federal judge declined to block Donald Trump from removing three CPB board members, ruling that the CPB failed to meet the criteria for a preliminary injunction, but also cautioned that Trump cannot unilaterally appoint replacements without Senate approval. The case highlights ongoing tensions over federal funding and control of public media.
Tennessee's only publicly funded historically Black university, Tennessee State University, had its board of trustees removed under legislation signed into law by Republican Gov. Bill Lee. The move has sparked controversy, with Black lawmakers and community leaders accusing state leaders of unfairly targeting the university. The new appointees, largely from the business community, are subject to confirmation by the Legislature. Critics argue that the university's problems are primarily due to underfunding and allege that the majority-white Legislature distrusts a Black-controlled university's ability to manage itself.
Tennessee's only publicly funded historically Black university, Tennessee State University, had its board of trustees removed under legislation signed into law by Republican Gov. Bill Lee. The move has sparked controversy, with critics accusing state leaders of unfairly targeting the university, while Republicans cite financial and procedural deficiencies as the reason for the action. Supporters argue that TSU's problems stem from chronic underfunding, estimated at $2.1 billion over three decades, and question the decision to remove the entire board.
Tennessee House Republicans voted to vacate the entire Tennessee State University board, reneging on a previous deal to keep three members, despite Democratic objections. The move follows a scathing state audit and financial issues at TSU, though a new external audit found no fraud. Democrats argue the underfunding of TSU, the only public HBCU in the state, has hindered its success. TSU calls the legislation "unprecedented" and "unfortunate," while student government representatives express disappointment and hope for the university's future.