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DOGE Cancels 269 Contracts, Saves $255 Million

4/25/2025

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) canceled 269 contracts, saving $255 million from a total of $845 million.
Eliminated grants, totaling $90 million, impact programs like a culinary initiative and biodiversity partnership.
Elon Musk estimates DOGE's potential savings for taxpayers at $150 billion, falling short of the initial $1 trillion promise.
Projected costs from firings and lost productivity may hit $135 billion this fiscal year, with IRS losses at $8.5 billion by 2026.

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) canceled 269 contracts, saving $255 million from a total of $845 million.
Eliminated grants, totaling $90 million, impact programs like a culinary initiative and biodiversity partnership.
Elon Musk estimates DOGE's potential savings for taxpayers at $150 billion, falling short of the initial $1 trillion promise.
Projected costs from firings and lost productivity may hit $135 billion this fiscal year, with IRS losses at $8.5 billion by 2026.