$1.7 Billion in New Savings: Over the past two weeks, DOGE identified over $1.7 billion in savings by slashing federal spending it deems wasteful.
Massive Contract Terminations: DOGE recently ended 269 federal contracts worth $845 million, resulting in $255 million in immediate savings.
Controversial Grant Cuts: The department also canceled $90 million in grants, including those for a BIPOC culinary program and a Russian-Far East biodiversity project.
Ongoing Austerity Push: Last week, DOGE cut 57 additional contracts—including one supporting Indonesian environmental policy—bringing recent total savings to $1.5 billion
Legal Battles Mounting: Musk, DOGE, and the Trump administration face lawsuits from several states and advocacy groups challenging the legality and constitutionality of the cuts
Musk’s Unconfirmed Government Role Under Scrutiny: Legal experts are divided over Musk's power and status as a non-confirmed “special government employee.”
$160 Billion in Claimed Savings Since Launch: DOGE claims cumulative savings through a wide range of strategies—including asset sales, fraud elimination, and regulatory changes—totaling $160 billion as of April 20.