Some Democrats engage with Elon Musk's government efficiency initiative

Some Democrats are showing interest in Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), despite most party members being dismissive. A few lawmakers, like Rep. Jared Moskowitz, are willing to engage on specific issues, such as restructuring the Department of Homeland Security. Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Bernie Sanders are also open to discussing military spending cuts with DOGE. They see potential for collaboration, although many progressives remain skeptical of Musk's motives, given his ties to defense contracts. While some Democrats are exploring cooperation, they express caution about DOGE's broader agenda, which includes proposals that could conflict with Democratic priorities. Lawmakers emphasize the need to oppose harmful recommendations while remaining open to addressing government waste.