Musk and Ramaswamy discuss Trump's DOGE initiative with lawmakers on Capitol Hill

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy met with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's initiative, DOGE, aimed at reducing federal government size. They plan to create a list of lawmakers supporting or opposing budget cuts. During the meeting, lawmakers suggested various areas for cuts, including the Department of Education and unused office space. House Speaker Mike Johnson described the session as a brainstorming opportunity, with no specific programs ruled out for potential cuts. Musk and Ramaswamy, who are not government employees, aim to work with the White House on budget reductions. They plan to hold regular meetings and possibly start a podcast to engage the public on their proposals.