Musk and Ramaswamy to present new advisory body to Congress aimed at cutting federal regulations and spending

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will present their new advisory body, the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), to Congress. This group aims to cut federal regulations, spending, and staff, operating as a volunteer team rather than an official government department. Doge, announced by Donald Trump, seeks to identify regulations for review and potential suspension by executive action. Musk claims the initiative could save over $2 trillion, targeting significant cuts and agency closures, including the Education Department and the IRS. While some experts doubt the feasibility of these goals, there is bipartisan interest in reducing defense spending. Notably, some Democrats have expressed support for cuts, with one joining the House Doge caucus focused on government spending reduction.