Judge denies stay request, lets ruling stand blocking DOGE efforts to shut down peace institute
Saturday, 24 May 2025 () A federal judge has denied the Trump administration's request to stay her previous ruling, which restored control of the US Institute of Peace to its acting president and board. Judge Howell emphasized that the Institute is independent of the executive branch, invalidating the firings of the board and subsequent actions.
President Trump has gutted the US government funded US Institute of Peace after a scuffle between staff members and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, making it more likely that..