44 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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63 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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66 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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4 d. ago 3 Ivy League scholars plan to leave US and teach in Canada amid Trump administration’s higher education battle

3 Ivy League scholars plan to leave US and teach in Canada amid Trump administration’s higher education battle  CNN

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1 week ago Judges v Trump: Here are the key court battles halting the White House agenda

Federal judges have blocked key Trump policies, prompting legal battles over executive power. The administration vows appeals, setting up a high-stakes court fight.

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1 week ago Trump administration live updates: Threats against federal judges are increasing

Threats against federal judges and their families increase amid Trump's administration's ongoing legal battles, according to the nonpartisan Center for Internet Security.

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1 week ago On Its Website, DOGE Deletes More Than 100 Government Leases It Said Were Canceled

Elon Musk’s cost-cutting group dropped its total purported savings from eliminating federal office space after losing some battles within the Trump administration.

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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 Trump administration escalates legal battle over alleged gang member deportations

President Trump is lashing out again against the top federal judge who issued an order stopping deportation flights of alleged gang members under the Alien Enemies Act.

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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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago From immigration to government spending, Hochul is picking her battles with Trump

Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., has tried to walk a fine political line in dealing with the Trump administration -- choosing her battles, with immigration possibly emerging as the big one to come.

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