DOGE Headquarters Decision: USIP Building to Remain in Federal Control

A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) may keep the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) headquarters building, valued at an estimated $500 million, despite a legal dispute. The decision follows a controversial transfer of ownership and raises questions about the USIP’s future status as an independent entity. The judge has acknowledged that both sides have presented conflicting arguments regarding the institute’s legal classification.