Republicans meet with Musk and Ramaswamy on government efficiency

Musk and Rama Swami are meeting with GOP lawmakers in both chambers that says they promised to make sweeping changes to government that includes reducing spending and regulations. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he looks forward to hosting them at the Capitol. He said they'll talk about major reform ideas with the goals of cutting costs and bringing back limited government. This is all tied to what president elect Trump calls the department of Government Efficiency and outside advisory committee. He tapped Musk and Ramaswamy to lead congressman Steve Womack tells us while he embraces the concept, they need to be careful with the expectations. We're always looking for ways that we can save the government money but that this is going to be *** challenge for us to find the kind of savings that's going to result in the aggregate amounts that we're talking about. The better part of $2 trillion. Trump vows the group will make our government more efficient and more accountable, but some critics worry such cutbacks could harm some of the services Americans rely on reporting from Washington. I'm Kelly Norwood.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are meeting with Republicans on Capitol Hill today to discuss government efficiency reforms. President-elect Donald Trump has tasked the two entrepreneurs with leading an advisory committee called the Department of Government Efficiency.House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed enthusiasm about the meeting, as the group aims to reduce spending and regulations. U.S. Rep. Steve Womack supports the initiative but cautions about the challenges in achieving significant savings. "We're always looking for ways that we can save the government money, but this is going to be a challenge for us to find the kind of savings that's going to result in the aggregate amounts that we're talking about - the better part of $2 trillion," Womack said.Critics, however, worry that such cutbacks could negatively impact essential services.

WASHINGTON —

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are meeting with Republicans on Capitol Hill today to discuss government efficiency reforms.

President-elect Donald Trump has tasked the two entrepreneurs with leading an advisory committee called the Department of Government Efficiency.

House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed enthusiasm about the meeting, as the group aims to reduce spending and regulations.

U.S. Rep. Steve Womack supports the initiative but cautions about the challenges in achieving significant savings.

"We're always looking for ways that we can save the government money, but this is going to be a challenge for us to find the kind of savings that's going to result in the aggregate amounts that we're talking about - the better part of $2 trillion," Womack said.

Critics, however, worry that such cutbacks could negatively impact essential services.

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