**White House Fires Staff at US Institute of Peace**
The White House suddenly fired nearly all staff at the US Institute of Peace (USIP) in Washington, D.C. on March 29. The news was reported by the Washington Post.
**Mediation and Negotiations Impacted**
USIP plays a key role in mediating conflicts and assisting with peace negotiations in countries like Ukraine. The sudden dismissal of hundreds of staff members will likely impact these efforts.
**Many Employees Fired, But Some Overseas Staff Remain**
Between 200 and 300 employees were let go at the USIP headquarters, according to staff members who spoke to the Washington Post on condition of anonymity. However, most of the institute’s overseas staff remain in place.
**A New Agency Takes Aim at Federal Jobs**
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), created by President Trump, has been given broad powers to cut budgets and fire federal workers. The agency, led by billionaire Elon Musk, has ordered mass firings and funding cuts despite ongoing legal challenges.
**Previous Targets of DOGE Include USAID and Media Outlets**
DOGE has previously targeted the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and US-funded media outlets in Ukraine, as well as an initiative tracking Russia’s forced deportation of Ukrainian children.
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