DOGE Is Trying to Gift Itself a $500 Million Building, Court Filings Show
Briefly

Recent tensions at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) have escalated following the Trump administration's firing of all voting board members, resulting in a takeover by DOGE-affiliated personnel. This situation has led to a lawsuit against the new acting president Kenneth Jackson and others for what is claimed to be an illegal dismantling of the institute. As of March 25, Nate Cavanaugh has assumed leadership with directives to transfer USIP assets to the General Services Administration, further complicating the crisis and prompting legal intervention efforts by former USIP officials.
The recent upheaval at the US Institute of Peace has sparked a significant legal battle and power struggle, threatening its future amidst political controversies.
A court case surrounding the DOGE-affiliated takeover of the USIP highlights concerns over governance, legality, and the implications of political maneuvering within independent agencies.
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