- D.O.G.E. cuts $1 billion in DEI contracts, aiming for long-term government savings.
- Interest payments on U.S. debt now consume 23% of federal revenue, rising steadily.
- Elon Musk warns that the dollar’s value could decline without action on national debt.
The Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.), an initiative launched under the Trump administration, has made an impact. It has saved taxpayers over $1 billion by ending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) contracts.
D.O.G.E. Targets DEI Contracts
D.O.G.E. canceled 85 contracts related to DEIA “across several different federal agencies,” including the Departments of Education, Defense, Treasury, and Health and Human Services.
The canceled contracts cover a wide range of government departments, including the Department of Education (DoE), the General Services Administration (GSA), the Department of Labor (DoL) , and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Other agencies impacted by these cuts include the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
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Savings and Future Projections
By staving off $1 billion in DEI-related spending, D.O.G.E. sets a pattern for future savings. The department’s actions align with its goal of reducing unnecessary expenditures across the government. These cuts reduce waste in specific areas. They also open the way for more financial reforms that could lead to long-term savings for the federal government.
Due to these reductions, D.O.G.E.’s efforts could lower the U.S. national deficit by $365 billion by January 2026. This would represent a 20% reduction in the budget year 2024 deficit, which currently stands at $1.8 trillion.
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National Debt and Economic Health
The national debt, now rising to $36.17 trillion, puts immense pressure on the U.S. economy. As this debt grows, its interest payments are taking up a larger portion of federal revenue.
At present, the interest payments account for 23% of the government’s total revenue, with this percentage on the rise. If this trend continues, the government could soon spend all available revenue to service the debt.
However, Elon Musk has voiced serious concerns about the future of the U.S. economy. He warns that the dollar could decline without swift action to address the national debt. Musk’s concerns further emphasize the importance of D.O.G.E.’s efforts to rein in federal spending and reduce the deficit.
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