By Nicole Weatherholtz | Tuesday, 04 November 2025 07:45 PM EST
President Donald Trump has invited Republican senators to a White House breakfast on Wednesday, aiming to bolster party unity as the federal government reaches a record 36 days without funding. The shutdown, driven by a stalemate over spending bills, has seen repeated legislative failures, including Tuesday’s 54-44 vote that failed to end the impasse.
Republican senators have repeatedly proposed temporary funding measures to maintain current spending levels, while Democrats insist on addressing expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies as a precondition for agreement. A White House official confirmed the breakfast meeting will precede Trump’s trip to Florida for an economic conference, with reports suggesting the president plans to emphasize party cohesion and push for priorities such as filibuster reform and accelerated legislation.
The gathering is expected to focus on strategic coordination among Senate Republicans, reinforcing discipline ahead of key legislative challenges. While the full agenda remains undisclosed, the timing underscores efforts to reinvigorate GOP strategy amid prolonged gridlock.
Nicole Weatherholtz is a Newsmax general assignment reporter covering politics and culture.
