The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has agreed to publish some parts of the grant funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), right before legal proceedings against the agency began. As RFE/RL stated, a court hearing on the issue has already occurred, and below are the most important aspects:
- Funding Details: RFE/RL will receive $7.46 million, an amount initially scheduled for disbursement during the first 14 days of March before Congress passed a new resolution on federal funding.
- Grant Suspension: On March 15, USAGM announced the suspension of RFE/RL’s grant, encouraging legal action.
- Disbursement Timeline: USAGM has confirmed that the funds will be transferred by the end of the month.
- Ongoing Legal Case: A court decision regarding RFE/RL’s lawsuit against USAGM is expected in the coming weeks.
This decision is only a temporary resolution in the funding dispute, as the bigger legal and financial issues remain uncertain.
