Rep. Rich McCormick discussed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the need for Republicans to have a voice in oversight as Elon Musk meets with them. McCormick emphasized the potential for compassionate cost-saving measures but acknowledged community backlash regarding layoffs linked to DOGE. Meanwhile, there's a push from Senate Republicans for Musk's initiatives to transition to leadership within Trump's administration. All this unfolds in the context of a recent Supreme Court ruling affecting funding strategies at USAID, indicating the importance of legislative buy-in and scrutiny.
If he just takes a half step back, we'll do something that I think can be compassionate at the same time, something as impactful when it comes to saving Americans money.
In recent weeks, McCormick has faced heckling at local town halls with angry citizens demanding answers about DOGE related layoffs and other cuts.
There should be at least some level of vote in their chambers so they can have some buy-in in the process, Raju added.
Sen. Majority Leader John Thune told CNN earlier in the week he would like to see DOGE hand off its work to President Donald Trump's cabinet secretaries.
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