Conservatives worry Congress won't have 'spine' for spending overhaul after DOGE meetings
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Some Republicans are questioning whether the goals set out for the Department of Government Efficiency will translate to significant change.
And while that advisory panel is chiefly aimed at what executive actions Trump could take, lawmakers are conceding that significant, lasting change must be achieved through legislation. And some Republicans are skeptical they can get there. Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
"The problem’s in that room," said Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., referring to other GOP lawmakers who met with Musk and Ramaswamy. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com
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