DOGE’s New Website Updates: Tracking the Cuts and Savings in Real Time
Want to see where wasteful spending is being cut? The DOGE website is now publishing the receipts
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been one of the most talked-about initiatives in Washington, aiming to slash wasteful government spending and return fiscal discipline to the federal budget.
Now, for the first time, DOGE is giving everyday Americans a front-row seat to its cost-cutting measures. The agency has updated its website with a dedicated “Savings” section—a public tracker where taxpayers can see exactly where spending is being cut and how much is being saved.
This level of transparency and accountability is unprecedented, and it raises a key question: How much waste has already been eliminated—and where is the money going?
Let’s break it all down.
New Feature: The ‘Savings’ Section
A major update to the DOGE website is the launch of the “Savings” page, which now provides a detailed, ongoing record of:
✅ Contracts canceled
✅ Total taxpayer dollars saved
✅ Breakdowns of wasteful projects eliminated
Instead of just talking about cutting government waste, DOGE is publishing the numbers in real time.
Recent Contract Cancellations
📅 February 13, 2025 – 167 contracts canceled, saving $115 million
Example: $2.23 million contract eliminated at HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) for “equity assessments of existing program policies.”
📅 February 12, 2025 – 58 contracts canceled, saving over $150 million
Example: $405,000 contract canceled at DHS (Department of Homeland Security) for “resilience, energy, and sustainability management program support services.”
These aren’t just abstract spending cuts—they’re specific line-item reductions removing programs that many Americans might not even know existed.
What’s Getting Cut?
DOGE’s approach has been to prioritize cutting spending in areas where impact is least justified. Based on recent contract cancellations, these key areas have been targeted:
🚨 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives – These programs, often criticized for their vague impact, have been receiving millions in funding across government agencies.
🚨 Media and Public Relations Contracts – Many government agencies spend heavily on public messaging campaigns, press relations, and consulting services that provide minimal taxpayer value.
🚨 Government Consulting Services – Large amounts of federal money have been funneled into external consultants for “assessments” and “studies” with little to no tangible impact.
For years, billions have been spent on projects that benefit bureaucrats more than taxpayers. DOGE’s mission is to eliminate that waste and ensure funds are used more effectively.
Where Are the Savings Going?
One of the biggest concerns when cutting government spending is where the money actually ends up.
💰 $1.9 billion in previously misplaced funds from HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) has already been recovered.
💰 That money is now available in the U.S. Treasury rather than being reallocated to new programs.
While no decision has been made yet on whether these savings will be refunded to taxpayers or redirected elsewhere, DOGE’s main goal has been to ensure wasteful funds aren’t continuously recycled into more unnecessary spending.
This raises an important question: Should savings from wasteful programs be returned to taxpayers, or reinvested in other areas?
Why This Matters
For decades, federal spending has been notoriously difficult to track. Once tax dollars enter the system, they’re often spread across multiple agencies, contracts, and initiatives, making it nearly impossible for taxpayers to see how their money is being used.
🔥 DOGE is the first federal initiative to publish an ongoing list of specific savings and spending cuts.
🔥 It proves that cutting waste isn’t just theoretical—it’s happening.
🔥 It provides a real-time look at how much money has been recovered and where it was originally going.
This level of transparency is rare in Washington, and it’s already raising serious discussions about how taxpayer dollars should be handled moving forward.
How to Stay Updated
If you want to keep track of government spending cuts and savings, you can visit:
This page is expected to be updated regularly as more spending reductions are implemented.
Bookmark it. Check in frequently. And if you see something interesting, let me know in the comments.
I went down a total rabbit hole yesterday researching all the information on the doge website. I haven't heard this figure anywhere but did know individual income tax revenue went up 41% between 2019 and 2024??? And the grants made to specific businesses, I started looking up the businesses. It's so ridiculous, some of the websites for those businesses, getting billions of dollars in grants, you can't even tell what they do. They are word salad websites. I hope this momentum continues! New subscriber, I appreciate your talent and hard work.
This is a very good write-up. Thank you!