Trump Dines with GOP Senators Ahead of NRSC Retreat

Senate Republicans are gathering at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate for a dinner before the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) retreat, where they will strategize for the 2026 midterm elections. Most GOP senators will attend, but Senator Bill Cassidy will be absent to spend time with his daughter, citing past tensions with Trump over his vote to convict the former president related to the Capitol riot. The NRSC is focusing on defending key Senate seats in states like North Carolina and Maine and aims to target vulnerable Democrat-held seats in Georgia and Michigan. The NRSC has recently reported a record fundraising month, raising $8.5 million in January, while still facing substantial debt from previous election cycles. The dinner highlights Trump's continued influence within the party as Republicans prepare for upcoming electoral challenges. Overall, the event underscores the GOP's commitment to solidifying their Senate majority amid a competitive political landscape.