The Department of Governmental Efficiency led by Elon Musk is using slash-and-burn tactics to radically reshape the federal government even though the limits of its authority have never been fully outlined.

Musk polled whether to "bring back @DOGE staffer who made inappropriate statements," referring to Marko Elez, who made inflammatory social media posts including calling to "normalize Indian hate."

Angry and confused constituents have flooded the phone lines at the US Capitol this week, many of them asking questions about billionaire Elon Musk’s plans.