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Judge declines to block DOGE from taking over African development agency
A federal judge on Tuesday declined to block the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from taking over the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF). U.S. District Judge Richard Leon
Judge denies Minneapolis-native’s attempt to block DOGE from targeting his small federal agency
WASHINGTON - A federal judge has denied Minneapolis-native Ward Brehm’s attempt to hold off the Department of Government Efficiency from its attempt to potentially dismantle the U.S. African Development Foundation,
Judge temporarily halts Trump administration from ousting head of United States African Development Foundation
DOGE notified the foundation that a staffer with the Elon Musk-inspired department and State Department official Peter Marocco, who’s tasked with dismantling the United States A
Leadership battle at USADF: Judge declines to block DOGE's control
USADF leadership faces turmoil as a judge refuses to block DOGE's takeover. While Brehm's challenge remains unresolved, DOGE personnel gained access after an initial standoff at the headquarters.
DOGE Can Continue Removal of African Development Group's CEO
The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency can continue its efforts to change the leadership of the US African Development Foundation narrow the operations of the independent government agency,
Judge lets Trump take over U.S. African Development Foundation
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon cleared the way for the Trump administration’s firing of a foreign aid agency chief — but he raised doubts about the president’s boldest legal arguments.
Judge Questions Where Trump Is Getting Authority For Firing At Africa Agency—But Is Inclined To Let It Stand
This time, the case stemmed from a lawsuit filed by the fired president of the U.S. African Development Foundation, where the Trump administration has attempted a startling new expansion of presidential power.
US agency for African development will ask court to prevent its closure
A small U.S. federal agency that invests in African small businesses is expected in court on Tuesday to fight for control over its operations and existence
Judges finds a huge reduction in staff and funding would be legal at African development agency
A federal judge on Tuesday found that removing most grants and most staff from a U.S. federal agency that invests in African small businesses would be legal
US African Development Foundation head sues DOGE over takeover attempt
President Ward Brehm sued the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Thursday over its attempted takeover of the ...
US African Development Foundation head files lawsuit after standoff with DOGE employees
The leader of the U.S. African Development Foundation is suing the Department of Government Efficiency over its attempted ...
Judge won't stop drastic cuts at USADF, but warns DOGE may have to testify
U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon said he shared concerns that the Trump administration was attempting to shutter the agency, despite federal law.
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US agency for African development asks court to prevent its closure
The U.S. African Development Foundation last week tried to keep staff from Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...