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One of the salient topics discussed was the Doge initiative led by tech figures Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Congressional members expressed disappointment over these individuals' lack of governmental experience, emphasizing the need for Democrats to engage more directly. There was a consensus on the necessity of a collaborative government that is both effective and equitable. The leaders indicated an openness to finding common ground, especially regarding preventing waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending.