In a decisive move to curtail government overspending, the Justice Department has unveiled a series of budget cuts targeting what it deems unnecessary grants.
Attorney General Pam Bondi highlighted the initiative on Wednesday, emphasizing the department's commitment to eliminating wasteful expenditures. Among the cuts is a $2 million allocation previously designated for "national listening sessions of individuals with lived experience," alongside $695,000 earmarked for a study on the effectiveness of police departments' LGBTQ liaison services.
According to Fox News, the department is also set to save an additional $250,000 by discontinuing funding for a grant aimed at providing gender-affirming care to incarcerated transgender individuals, which included housing in gender-appropriate facilities. Bondi signaled that further cuts are on the horizon, stating, "More to come," in a post on X.
These actions are part of a broader strategy by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to streamline federal operations and reduce the size of government. Acknowledging the efforts, DOGE praised the Justice Department's initiative on X, stating, "Great work by @AGPamBondi @TheJusticeDept."
In a related development, DOGE recently collaborated with the U.S. National Science Foundation to terminate 402 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) grants deemed "wasteful," resulting in a savings of $233 million. This includes $1 million previously allocated for "Antiracist Teacher Leadership for Statewide Transformation." The NSF confirmed the cancellations, noting, "Today, NSF announced it is terminating awards not aligned with agency priorities, ensuring current & new awards are consistent with our mission."
These measures reflect a commitment to fiscal responsibility and a focus on core governmental functions, aligning with conservative principles of limited government and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.
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