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Judge Restores Control of U.S. Institute of Peace

5/22/2025

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The U.S. Institute of Peace celebrated a significant victory as a federal judge ruled the Trump administration's takeover unlawful, restoring control to Acting President George Moose. With plans to resume operations, the institute's future looks brighter, despite the Justice Department's intention to appeal this landmark decision that declared its dismantling "null and void."

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Story summary

The U.S. Institute of Peace celebrated a significant victory as a federal judge ruled the Trump administration's takeover unlawful, restoring control to Acting President George Moose. With plans to resume operations, the institute's future looks brighter, despite the Justice Department's intention to appeal this landmark decision that declared its dismantling "null and void."