Trump aims to unite Republicans for funding plan

President Trump will meet with House Republicans on Wednesday to address concerns about a stopgap funding plan. This comes as GOP leaders aim to pass a continuing resolution to extend government funding through September 30, ahead of a March 14 deadline. Democrats oppose the long-term continuing resolution but are open to a shorter-term solution. Negotiations have stalled due to disagreements over funding restrictions that Republicans reject. Some Republicans express concerns about the plan, seeking assurances on spending cuts. While Republicans believe they can pass the resolution without Democratic support, they will need bipartisan cooperation in the Senate to avoid a filibuster. Democrats emphasize the need for a collaborative approach to prevent a government shutdown.