35 h. ago U.S. Institute of Peace staff is laid off, escalating legal battle with Trump administration

The think tank is laying off nearly all of its staff, as its former board sues to stop what it calls a "takeover" by the Trump administration.

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53 h. ago U.S. Institute of Peace Staff in U.S. Fired as Trump Seeks Nonprofit’s End

Nearly all of the institute’s U.S.-based staff members were fired and asked to sign a separation agreement, according to notices reviewed by The Times.

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56 h. ago DOGE fires nearly all staff at U.S. Institute of Peace headquarters

DOGE fires nearly all staff at U.S. Institute of Peace headquarters  The Washington Post

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1 week ago Judge denies effort to reinstate US Institute of Peace board, but criticizes DOGE's 'abominable' treatment of staff

Judge denies effort to reinstate US Institute of Peace board, but criticizes DOGE's 'abominable' treatment of staff  ABC News

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1 week ago After firings and DOGE staff accesses headquarters, US Institute of Peace board sues

After firings and DOGE staff accesses headquarters, US Institute of Peace board sues  PBS NewsHour

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1 week ago US Institute of Peace board sues after firings and DOGE staff accesses headquarters

US Institute of Peace board sues after firings and DOGE staff accesses headquarters  Times Union

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1 week ago DOGE staff entered the U.S. Institute of Peace with D.C. police help

The U.S. Institute of Peace, a think tank funded by Congress, was the scene of a hostile takeover by the Department of Government Efficiency. DOGE has tried to install new leadership at the institute.

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2 w. ago DOGE Staff Marches Into U.S. Institute of Peace and Evicts Its Officials

A bubbling dispute broke into a dramatic standoff that ended with police involvement and the Department of Government Efficiency taking up residence at the independent agency.

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