On April 1, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) began furloughing staff at its Prague headquarters due to delays in receiving funding from the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). Despite Congress approving the funds for April, USAGM has yet to disburse the money, causing a financial crisis for the media outlet. This issue follows the suspension of the funding , which had been reinstated after a period of uncertainty. In response to these financial challenges, RFE/RL has filed a petition