U.S. Institute of Peace
Coverage of U.S. Institute of Peace in the Nexus archive.
- Treasury rolls out currency signed by Trump for Fourth of July
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the introduction of U.S. dollar bills featuring President Donald Trump’s signature to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday. The move aligns with Trump’s efforts to imprint his name on institutions, including the U.S. Institute of Peace and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, though a court later removed his name from the latter.
- Trump skirts law with his shameless self-promotion schemes
President Donald Trump's self-promotion efforts, including renaming the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the U.S. Institute of Peace, were ruled legally problematic by a federal judge. The judge determined that congressional approval was required for such name changes, which Trump's appointees bypassed. Trump expressed frustration over the ruling, calling the judge's decision an attack on his vanity.
- To Memorialize the Fallen, Renew the Pursuit of Peace
The article reflects on Memorial Day's origins in post-Civil War reconciliation and argues that honoring fallen soldiers requires renewed commitment to peace through diplomacy rather than military escalation. It contrasts historical veterans' peace advocacy efforts with the Trump administration's military operations across seven countries, contending that durable peace requires investment in diplomatic institutions and conflict prevention.