DOGE Headlines for the month of March 2025

DOGE Reported Savings

DOGE claims to have saved $115 billion in federal spending since its inception. This figure translates to approximately $705 per taxpayer based on the latest tax return data. The majority of these savings reportedly come from the General Services Administration, Department of Education, and Environmental Protection Agency

DOGE Savings Breakdown for March

    The reported $115 billion in savings includes:

  • Cancellation of over 5,350 contracts, saving about $20 billion
  • Termination of nearly 7,500 grants, saving $17 billion
  • Elimination of almost 800 leases, saving $500 million

However, experts have expressed skepticism about these figures, with some suggesting the savings may be overstated by up to 80%.

Legal Challenges: DOGE faces several legal challenges:

A federal judge has temporarily barred the Office of Personnel Management, Department of Education, and Treasury Department from disclosing certain personal information to DOGE, citing potential Privacy Act violations.

The dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) by DOGE has been ruled likely unconstitutional by a federal judge.

Mass terminations of federal employees have been deemed potentially illegal, leading to plans for rehiring affected workers.

There are growing concerns about DOGE’s access to sensitive government data:

  • Reports of security incidents, including a DOGE staffer mistakenly receiving editing access to part of the Treasury Department’s payment system.
  • Concerns about the security of the doge.gov website and its underlying database.
  • Resignations of DOGE staff citing mishandling of sensitive data.

Ongoing Developments
DOGE continues to implement various initiatives across government agencies, including proposed budget cuts and workforce reductions at the Social Security Administration.

As these developments unfold, it’s crucial to maintain a critical perspective on the reported figures and actions, considering both the potential benefits and risks associated with DOGE’s efforts to reduce government inefficiency.