The U.S. Institute for Peace's temporary restraining order request against DOGE was denied by a judge on Wednesday, representing a win for Trump. (Getty Images/AP Images)
In a decision on Wednesday, Judge Beryl Howell motioned to deny the USIP's request for a TRO.
"I think there is confusion in the complaint that make me uncomfortable," Howell said.
"I would say I am very offended by how DOGE has operated in the Institute in treating American citizens…. but that concern about how this has gone down is not one that can sway me in the consideration of factors for TRO, which is emergency relief, which is exceptional," she continued.
Howell, who was appointed as a senior judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in 2024, also said she was "particularly concerned about plaintiffs’ likelihood of success."
"Two of the most important tests, likely to succeed on the merits and likely to suffer irreparable harm, are just a stretch here," Howell added.
THE UNELECTED POWER IS THE ROGUE BUREAUCRACY, STEPHEN MILLER SAYS
Signage reading "No Trespassing" is seen on the doorways to the U.S. Institute of Peace building headquarters, Tuesday, in Washington, D.C. (Getty Images)
"Rogue bureaucrats will not be allowed to hold agencies hostage," White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said in a Tuesday statement. "The Trump administration will enforce the president’s executive authority and ensure his agencies remain accountable to the American people."
Fox News Digital's Emma Colton contributed to this report.
Andrea Margolis is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can follow her on X at @andreamargs or send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com.
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