John C. Phelan, Secretary of the Navy, said he is collaborating with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce waste, ensure accountability, and strengthen the nation’s fighting forces.
"Today, I'm canceling IT contracts that are ineffective and over-budget," said C. Phelan. "I'm also canceling 45 grants and awards funding non-essential activities like studying the "population consequences of the disturbance of humpback whales in the context of climate change. By eliminating this waste, we will save almost $300 million. I commend the DOGE team for finding these opportunities to help save the Navy."
In a post on X, Phelan expressed his commitment to working with DOGE to eliminate waste and inefficiencies. He announced signing an order to cancel "the implementation of an obsolete and redundant online portal that the Navy no longer needs." Phelan stated, "cancelling this contract will save $300 million, so we can spend more on our sailors and marines and readiness." He added that "since working with DOGE, the Department of the Navy has saved an estimated $587 million."
John C. Phelan announcement
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According to an April 2025 Harvard-Harris Poll, 69% of voters support "undertaking a full-scale effort to find and eliminate fraud and waste in government expenditures," compared to 31% who favor slashing $1 trillion in government spending. Additionally, a majority of voters believe the U.S. should work toward balancing its budget, reducing government expenditures, and conducting a comprehensive review of current spending.
DOGE is a federal agency focused on optimizing government spending, reducing waste, and ensuring accountability in contract management. By reviewing expenditures and canceling non-essential contracts, DOGE aims to improve fiscal responsibility and enhance the effectiveness of public resource allocation.
