Background on the Cancellations

A senior administration official revealed to Fox News Digital that the DOGE team has collaborated with various federal agencies to annul several contracts within the Social Security Administration, as well as the Departments of Homeland Security and Labor, among others.

“Taxpayer dollars will no longer be wasted on nonsense,” stated the official, highlighting the administration’s commitment to increasing transparency and accountability in government spending.

Details of Canceled Contracts

Among the high-profile cancellations is a ,000 contract aimed at Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) workshops within the Department of Homeland Security, along with a more substantial million contract supporting the “Gender X Initiative.” This initiative included public-facing Social Security Administration applications that accommodated a “non-binary” gender field.

In another decision at the Department of Agriculture, officials terminated a million contract dedicated to a diversity communications campaign designed for agricultural professionals. The agency also scrapped a 0,000 contract for consultant services related to Brazilian forest and gender assessments.

Additional significant cuts include a million contract for DEI consultation services within the Labor Department’s Jobs Corps program and a 5,000 contract at the Forest Service for DEI and onboarding services.

The Environmental Protection Agency—a legacy of the Trump administration—has also opted to cancel a 0,000 contract providing a two-year subscription to Gartner HR Leaders for advisory services related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee experience.

Implications of the Cancellations

These cancellations are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce spending on programs deemed unnecessary. The administration has successfully cut hundreds of millions of dollars from various departments, with a significant number of the cuts targeting DEI initiatives. Trump has frequently criticized these programs during his campaign, framing them as detracting from the principle of meritocracy and undermining national strength by focusing on gender and race dynamics.

DOGE announced on January 28 that the group is “saving the Federal Government approximately billion a day,” mainly by halting unnecessary hiring practices, removing DEI-focused initiatives, and stopping improper payments to foreign organizations. These actions are reported to align with the directives set in the President’s Executive Orders.

Reactions from Congress and Beyond

The sweeping cuts made by DOGE have sparked backlash from many Democrats in Congress, who argue that these measures pose a “constitutional crisis.” Critics contend that the scope of these cuts is excessive and threatens vital government programs that serve the public.

Despite the controversy, the initiative has strong backing from Trump loyalists who support a stringent approach to government spending and view the cancellations as a significant step towards fiscal responsibility.