The U.S. Department of Labor cancelled $577 million of "America last" contracts, including grants for gender equity in the Mexican workplace and worker empowerment in South America. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced the savings of $237 million and highlighted various wasteful grants that were terminated.
Key Points
DOGE announced the cancellation of $577 million in grants
Various grants for initiatives in different countries were terminated
DOGE's efforts have resulted in an estimated total savings of $130 billion
Pros
Savings of $237 million achieved through the cancellation of wasteful grants
Transparency in highlighting and cutting down on unnecessary expenditures
Cons
Potential negative impact on initiatives related to gender equity and worker empowerment in other countries