AG Bondi announces DOGE cuts to Justice Department: ‘More to come’

The Justice Department has recently made significant strides in cutting wasteful grants, saving millions of dollars in the process. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced these cost-saving measures, highlighting some of the most egregious examples of unnecessary spending.

One of the grants that will no longer be funded is $2 million earmarked for “national listening sessions of individuals with lived experience.” Additionally, $695,000 was allocated for a study on the efficacy of police departments’ LGBTQ liaison services using a “parallel convergent mixed-methods case study research design.” Another $250,000 was being used to provide gender-affirming care and housing for transgender individuals in correctional facilities.

These cuts are part of a broader initiative by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to streamline government spending and reduce unnecessary expenses. DOGE has been working with various agencies to identify and eliminate wasteful grants, with a recent collaboration with the U.S. National Science Foundation resulting in the cancellation of 402 diversity, equity, and inclusion grants, saving $233 million in total.

In a statement, DOGE commended the efforts of Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Justice Department for their commitment to fiscal responsibility. The agency also highlighted the importance of aligning grant awards with agency priorities to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively.

The Justice Department’s actions have been praised for their focus on eliminating unnecessary spending and promoting efficiency within the federal government. As part of these efforts, the agency has been working to realign grant funding with its core mission and eliminate grants that do not align with its priorities.

Overall, the Justice Department’s efforts to cut wasteful grants are a step in the right direction towards responsible fiscal management. By prioritizing efficiency and effectiveness in grant funding, the agency is working to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used wisely and for the benefit of the American people.