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Trump Hosts GOP Lunch Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

10/22/2025

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President Donald Trump hosts Senate Republicans for a lunch meeting amid a shutdown.
The Senate plans a vote to pay federal workers during the shutdown.
Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer oppose passing a House bill without health-care subsidies negotiations.
As the shutdown lasts a fourth week, federal workers face missed paychecks and at-risk programs, with Republicans pressing to reopen first.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump hosts Senate Republicans for a lunch meeting amid a shutdown.
The Senate plans a vote to pay federal workers during the shutdown.
Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer oppose passing a House bill without health-care subsidies negotiations.
As the shutdown lasts a fourth week, federal workers face missed paychecks and at-risk programs, with Republicans pressing to reopen first.