Musk and Ramaswamy meet lawmakers to discuss new government efficiency plans

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy met with lawmakers on December 5 to discuss the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). They aim to gain support for a cost-cutting initiative announced by President-elect Donald Trump last month. House Speaker Mike Johnson hosted the meeting, where Musk and Ramaswamy outlined plans to cut $500 billion in annual spending. They plan to target areas like the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and reduce the number of federal employees. Some Democrats, including Rep. Jared Moskowitz, have shown interest in joining the DOGE caucus, emphasizing the need for government efficiency. However, questions remain about the authority and specific spending cuts the initiative can implement.