Musk and Ramaswamy Rally GOP Support for Government Efficiency Reforms

Republican lawmakers are attempting to enlist Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, leaders of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), in their efforts to reduce federal spending. The GOP is divided on whether to cut discretionary spending on federal agencies and the military or to target mandatory programs like Medicaid and food stamps. Musk and Ramaswamy, while influential, lack the constitutional power to make budget cuts, which remains with Congress. The discussions highlight the challenges Republicans face in uniting around spending cuts and other policy initiatives.