Musk and Ramaswamy brief Congress on Trump's government efficiency plans
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss plans for President-elect Donald Trump's proposed Department of Government Efficiency. This initiative aims to reduce federal programs and regulations as part of Trump's "Save America" agenda. House Speaker Mike Johnson invited Musk and Ramaswamy to brief Congress on their plans. They will work with the White House's Office of Management and Budget to explore significant budget cuts, despite lacking public service experience. A new "DOGE caucus" has formed in Congress, focusing on identifying wasteful spending. Critics emphasize the need for transparency and balanced representation in any recommendations for budget cuts, especially concerning popular programs like Social Security and Medicare.