The two men have teamed up with Trump to try to cut the size and scope of government. Here's what could stand in their way.

Republicans have secured a majority in the House of Representatives with a two-seat advantage. However, it is quite slim because some key races have yet to be called. President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominations have also raised concern about the possibility of seat vacancies.

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are looking for "super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries" willing to work long hours to join their cost-cutting commission.