DOGE is still at work: Latest cuts include nixing ‘Armenian radio program’

While the first head of DOGE, Elon Musk, is no longer part of the Trump administration staff, work continues at the Department of Government Efficiency.

Saturday DOGE posted information about its latest round of cuts to federal government programs and contracts.

“Over the past 4 days, agencies terminated 150 wasteful contracts with a ceiling value of $3.2B and savings of $240M, including a $67k USAGM ‘makeup artist’ contract, a $107k Dept. of War services contract for a ‘group fitness instructor’, a $5.2M HHS contract for ‘professional support services in South Africa’, and a $276k USAGM broadcasting contract for the ‘Armenian radio program’.”

Contracts Update!

Over the past 4 days, agencies terminated 150 wasteful contracts with a ceiling value of $3.2B and savings of $240M, including a $67k USAGM “makeup artist” contract, a $107k Dept. of War services contract for a “group fitness instructor”, a $5.2M HHS contract… pic.twitter.com/3p57lqpgqa

— Department of Government Efficiency (@DOGE) October 18, 2025