Trump to Host GOP Senators at White House Amid Demolition Chaos and Government Shutdown – US Politics Live

Trump to host GOP senators at White House amid demolition work and government shutdown – US politics live

While renovations proceed on the White House’s east wing, the president plans to host a luncheon for Republican members in the Rose Garden.

A recent Reuters/Ipsos survey reveals that the American public holds Republican legislators more responsible than their Democratic counterparts for the ongoing partial government shutdown. The poll also indicates a modest rise in approval ratings for Republican President Donald Trump.

Conducted over six days and concluding on Monday, the survey found Trump’s approval rating at 42%, marking a slight increase of two points compared to earlier this month, which remains within the poll’s margin of error. Since early April, his approval has consistently ranged between 40% and 44%.

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