Judge denies embattled government-funded agency's restraining order request against DOGE

A federal judge ruled in favor of the Trump administration in a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Institute for Peace (USIP) against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), denying the organization’s request for a temporary restraining order. The USIP accused DOGE of trespass and destruction of property, leading to the removal of most of its board members by the administration. The judge expressed concerns but ultimately found the USIP’s likelihood of success in the case to be a stretch.

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