The Department of Government Efficiency website says the department’s estimated savings are $55 billion, but its “wall of receipts” totals about $8.6 billion, 0.1% of last year’s federal budget. Government contracts go through a transparent bid process and are reviewed to avoid fraud and waste.

Researchers working on the Career Firefighter Health Study received notice last week of the CDC contract’s termination.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will lose between 70 and 80 people, split roughly evenly between firings of probationary employees and buyouts, according to people briefed on the staff cuts.

President Donald Trump said he is considering a plan that would give 20% of savings identified by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) back to Americans, potentially complicating the country’s ongoing battle with elevated inflation.