India, March 10 -- Republican Senator Rick Scott of Florida recently gave Elon Musk a reality check over the fact that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cannot override Cabinet officials' authority or unilaterally dismiss federal employees.

"Elon Musk does not have the power to fire people," Scott stated during an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper on 'State of the Union' on Sunday.

"The president of the United States is Donald Trump, and the agency heads are the ones who manage each of their departments."

Scott's remarks follow a contentious Cabinet meeting in which administration officials voiced frustration over Musk's efforts to influence staffing and policy decisions within various federal agencies.

One notable clash r...