Discussions around the proposed cuts to DOGE are heating up as Republican lawmakers express skepticism about the permanence of these measures. While some, including Indiana Senator Jim Banks, have raised concerns over perceived wasteful spending, others linked to Trump are strategizing to present DOGE as a viable and legitimate operation. As Musk appears ready to step back from his involvement, uncertainty looms over whether the proposed cuts will be implemented or maintained, with reports suggesting that some Republicans are informing the White House that these cuts may not last.