Judge denies bid to stop DOGE’s efforts to take over U.S. Institute of Peace

Washington — A federal judge on Wednesday declined to block the White House Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to take over the U.S. Institute of Peace while a legal challenge to President Trump’s actions targeting the nonprofit organization moves forward. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell swiftly moved to consider whether to void the removal of several

Trump Admin Wins Reprieve in Court Battle Over Gang Member Deportation Flight Records

The Justice Department now has until noon on March 20 to either comply with the court’s order or formally invoke the state secrets privilege. A federal judge has granted the Trump administration a 24-hour extension to justify its refusal to provide details about deportation flights carrying alleged Tren de Aragua gang members, whom President Donald

EPA Floats Eliminating Scientific Office, Laying Off Most Workers

The agency says it is entering the next phase of improvements. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to eliminate a national office and fire up to 75 percent of its employees, according to newly reviewed documents. An EPA reduction-in-force plan proposes the elimination of the Office of Research and Development as a national office,