In this episode of 'The Daily' by The New York Times, investigative reporter David A. Fahrenthold explores the ambitious plans of billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget through a proposed Department of Government Efficiency, with support from President-elect Trump. They aim to tackle the bureaucracy, which they regard as a threat to the republic, by cutting regulations and downsizing the workforce. However, they face significant challenges in maintaining essential services while implementing their drastic changes, as historical reforms have faced considerable resistance in Congress.