Elon Musk meets with congressional leaders as excitement and skepticism grow in Congress

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are set to meet with congressional leaders on Capitol Hill, generating excitement from some Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Greene is promoting a new initiative aimed at reducing government waste. However, many Republicans express skepticism about the initiative's potential to cut up to $1 trillion from the federal budget. Concerns arise over the lack of a clear plan for passing such legislation in a Senate that may resist significant cuts. Democrat Jared Moskowitz has joined Greene's subcommittee, indicating a willingness to engage in discussions despite expected disagreements. Some Republicans, like Thom Tillis, see potential for bipartisan cooperation on cost-cutting measures.