President Trump is back in the Oval Office for another busy week, aiming to rally Republican Congressional support to pass a continuing resolution before Friday’s government shutdown deadline. With lawmakers on Capitol Hill working to hammer out a stopgap spending bill to fund the federal government through September 30, the pressure is on to avoid a shutdown at the end of the week.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed his collaboration with House Republicans on a Continuing Resolution, highlighting the bill’s benefits for conservatives. The proposed legislation aims to set the stage for tax cuts and spending reductions through reconciliation, while also freezing spending for the current year. Negotiators unveiled a 99-page piece of legislation over the weekend to maintain government funding levels until the start of fiscal year 2026.
House Republicans are confident in the bill’s success, counting on Republican support to pass it. Despite close coordination with the White House, Trump has not reviewed the specific bill yet. On the other side of the aisle, House Democrats are pushing back against the legislation, accusing Republicans of targeting Medicare and Medicaid for cuts.
As the clock ticks towards a potential government shutdown, Trump is also gearing up for the implementation of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on March 12. Additionally, the president is awaiting a report on two assassination attempts—one in Pennsylvania last July and another in Florida in September. Trump has indicated his intent to release the report soon, addressing lingering questions about the incidents.
In a separate development, the administration is preparing to announce a significant new program for building large ships worldwide, with a focus on incentives and taxes. This initiative is expected to mirror the success of tariffs in attracting investments, as seen in the upcoming launch of seven major car plants in response to tariff policies.
Looking ahead, Trump’s agenda for the week includes meetings with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss ongoing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, as well as a visit from Ireland’s Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. The President recently declared March as Irish-American Heritage Month, marking a celebration of the strong ties between the two nations.
Entering his eighth week in the White House, Trump has signed 87 executive orders since January 20, setting a record pace for policy actions. His recent address to a joint session of Congress was met with acclaim from conservative allies, who lauded the speech as a historic moment in his presidency.
As the week unfolds, all eyes are on Washington as lawmakers navigate the path to avert a government shutdown, while Trump continues to push his policy agenda forward with a mix of economic proposals and international engagements. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
