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Appeals court puts peace institute back in Trump administration hands with stay of lower court

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U.S. Institute of Peace was taken over in March by the Department of Government Efficiency .

The nonprofit think tank that focuses on peace initiatives is engaged in activities that fall under the purview of the executive branch.

A federal appeals court stays a lower court ruling that blocked the Trump administration from moving forward with dismantling the institute.

The White House calls the decision a "great victory for the American taxpayer".