Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Cost Efficiency Initiative

On February 26, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14222 to launch the "Department of Government Efficiency" initiative, aimed at streamlining federal spending on contracts, grants, and loans. This order mandates the creation of systems to justify and publicly post payment approvals, review existing contracts for efficiency, and freeze non-essential spending, including travel and credit card usage, for 30 days. Politically, this move could be seen as a push for fiscal responsibility, but it may face legal scrutiny over transparency and the potential impact on government operations.