President-elect Trump's newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), co-led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, has generated significant interest on Capitol Hill. Following meetings with lawmakers, senators expressed strong support for the initiative's cost-cutting objectives.

Senators who attended meetings with Ramaswamy and Musk praised their vision for DOGE, although specific details of the proposed cuts remain undisclosed. Sen. Rick Scott commended their potential impact, while others emphasized the shared goal of streamlining government operations and improving service delivery.

Sen. Ted Budd believes Musk and Ramaswamy are well-suited to address government spending, and Sen. Roger Marshall hinted at "hundreds of ideas" for achieving a balanced budget. Sen. Thom Tillis described the ongoing discussions as the "art of the possible" and expressed optimism about bipartisan support. Sen. Dan Sullivan highlighted the need to tackle regulatory burdens and litigation abuse.

Sen. Joni Ernst, chair of the Senate DOGE Caucus, presented a proposal to relocate federal workers and increase in-person office occupancy, citing low current rates. Her report indicates only 6% of federal employees work full-time on-site, with nearly a third working remotely.