The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the termination of 179 additional contracts, which had a ceiling value of $1.87 billion. This action is expected to result in savings amounting to $280 million.
In a post on X, DOGE specified that among the terminated contracts were a $1.8 million U.S. Trade and Development Agency contract for energy and climate advisory services, a $207,000 Health and Human Services consulting contract for a grant writing workshop, and an $89,000 Treasury contract for a country program manager in Namibia.
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, the poll indicates that 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.
Amy Gleason, Acting Administrator of the United States Department of Government Efficiency
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DOGE is described as 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.
