Republicans Push for Congressional Oversight on Musk's Federal Spending Cuts

GOP lawmakers seek to channel Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency cuts through Congress to ensure accountability and legality.

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has proposed cutting $2 trillion in federal spending, including eliminating over 200,000 federal jobs, sparking legal and public backlash.
Republican lawmakers are urging Musk to process spending cuts as 'rescission packages,' which require Congressional approval through a simple majority vote.
Senators Rand Paul and John Kennedy have led efforts to establish legislative oversight, with Musk expressing openness to the rescission approach during private meetings this week.
Musk has distanced himself from specific job cuts, such as the proposed 70,000 layoffs at the Department of Veterans Affairs, attributing these decisions to department heads.
GOP leaders emphasize the need for compassion and precision in budget reductions, aiming to balance fiscal responsibility with minimizing harm to federal employees and services.