National Public Radio (NPR) Chief Katherine Maher has declined an invitation to appear before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce amid a bias scandal.
A spokesperson for NPR confirmed to Fox News Digital that Maher would not be appearing as requested before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, citing an all-day meeting with the organization's board of directors.
Here are the key details:
Invitation Declined: Maher will not abide by the committee’s request to appear on Wednesday. NPR confirmed that Maher cited an all-day meeting with the organization’s board of directors as the reason for her absence12.
Board Meeting Importance: The board of directors meeting was previously scheduled and publicly posted. Maher, who has been CEO for only six weeks, considers this meeting crucial for reviewing challenges and opportunities facing NPR1.
Written Testimony: Although Maher won’t appear in person, she will provide written testimony to the committee1.
Committee Concerns: The House Energy & Commerce Committee is probing NPR and its leadership. Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers expressed concerns about NPR’s direction under past and present leadership1.
Republican Scrutiny: Republicans have scrutinized NPR following a scathing essay by a former senior editor. Maher has defended herself, arguing that critics took her past statements out of context.
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