**Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Sued US Government Over Funding Cuts**
The Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has taken the United States government to court. The organization was founded during the Cold War to counter Soviet propaganda in Eastern European countries.
RFE/RL is suing because its funding was stopped by a government order. This decision was made by former US President Donald Trump, who also ordered changes to another government agency that oversees RFE/RL and other news outlets.
**Why Is Funding Important?**
The US Congress had approved the funding for RFE/RL before it was stopped. The organization’s president said this means the government is violating federal laws and the Constitution.
RFE/RL has been providing news coverage to countries in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and beyond for many years. Its leaders believe they are on solid legal ground and that their work is still important today.
**Other Countries Consider Helping**
Some European countries are talking about helping RFE/RL with its funding needs. They are discussing whether it’s worth supporting an organization that broadcasts news to countries like Russia, Belarus, Iran, and others.
The Czech Foreign Minister said that 10 countries have already backed this idea. The Czech government wants to find a way to keep RFE/RL going despite the US funding cuts.
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