Musk, Ramaswamy’s Efficiency Plan Faces Reality on Capitol Hill

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy can expect a friendly reception from Republican lawmakers when they visit Capitol Hill today, though the reality of cutting trillions from the federal budget is much harsher.

GOP lawmakers say they’re looking forward to hearing Musk’s and Ramaswamy’s ideas to streamline the government under their newly created “Department of Government Efficiency.” However, key Republicans are already saying huge savings may not be possible as Congress will have the final say on federal spending and the biggest opportunities for cuts — major entitlement programs — are politically risky.

The pair will speak with House and Senate ...