NPR's CEO has warned that proposed budget cuts could pose a "real risk to the public safety of the country." The statement comes after a revised rescissions package narrowly passed in the Senate by a vote of 51-48. Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski broke party lines to vote against the measure, joining all Democrats in opposition. The CEO's concerns highlight the potential impact of reduced funding on NPR's ability to deliver critical news and information services, particularly during emergencies and crises.