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GOP senators vent Musk frustrations at closed-door meeting: Report

Republican senators met with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles to discuss concerns over Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, particularly regarding transparency and job cuts at federal agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Senators, including Jerry Moran, Thom Tillis, and Tommy Tuberville, expressed frustration about the backlash faced by Republicans from constituents affected by funding freezes initiated by Musk's team.
Criticism has risen over Musk's claims about saving taxpayer money, as reports reveal that those figures were fabricated. Recent opinion polls indicate that public favorability for Musk has declined, with only 43% viewing him favorably.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune urged Musk to treat federal workers respectfully during efficiency changes, emphasizing the importance of a considerate approach to any job reductions.

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The Left’s DOGE Tantrum

By Victor Davis Hanson, The Daily Signal | February 27, 2025 Hello. This is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. There’s been a lot of commotion lately about the Elon Musk cuts and the Donald Trump rebranding of the entire administrative state and bureaucracy. It’s very strange that it’s almost, the narrative from the Left is almost as if the chemotherapy to cure this problem, that we are running multitrillion-dollar deficits and we owe $37…

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Daily Journal

Judge's ruling gives Legislature permission to meet behind closed doors

Hinds County Chancellor Dewayne Thomas recently affirmed the ruling of the Mississippi Ethics Commission that the state Legislature is not covered by the open meetings law and thus can meet behind closed doors.

2 days ago·Cherokee County, United States

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Daily Kos

GOP senators whine about DOGE and Musk to White House chief

On Wednesday, Republican senators held a private, closed-door meeting with the Trump White House to discuss the lack of transparency behind Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, which has been authorized by President Donald Trump to go after...

3 days ago·United States

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MSNBC

GOP Senators voice concerns over Musk and DOGE to Susie Wiles

Republican Senators are meeting with Elon Musk at the White House today as some voice concerns over DOGE’s changes. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin reports from Capitol Hill. Former Communications Director for the Republican National Committee Doug Heye and The Atlantic staff writer Ashley Parker join Chris Jansing to share their analysis.

4 days ago·United States

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Politico

GOP senators privately push Musk to coordinate more with Congress

Republicans met with the billionaire at the White House on Thursday.

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The Daily Boulder

‘Every Day’s Another Surprise’: Senate Republicans Hold Closed-Door Meeting to Vent Over Musk’s ‘Deceptive’ Actions on Federal Agencies

Republican senators expressed frustration over tech billionaire Elon Musk’s actions regarding federal spending freezes and job cuts during a private meeting with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on Wednesday. The meeting took place in the Mansfield Room, just outside the Senate chamber. Some GOP senators raised concerns about the lack of transparency from Musk and his team as they make changes at federal agencies, including cuts at the Dep…

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