"President Trump Starts Week with Key Meetings and Legislative Planning"

After a hectic initial week in office, President Donald Trump is beginning his Monday with a comparatively light public agenda. However, this does not imply an absence of significant developments, as the 47th president is known for making important announcements unexpectedly.

Trump will participate in a House GOP Conference meeting at Trump National Doral Miami, though the exact time has yet to be determined. This retreat for Republicans serves as a platform to strategize their collaborative approach to the agenda they share with Trump. Among the major policy topics likely to be discussed are the administration's comprehensive border security measures, efforts to enhance deportations, increasing domestic energy production, and the introduction of a new tax plan.

House Speaker Mike Johnson noted that he anticipates having a "blueprint" for a significant reconciliation package ready following the retreat. Next week, the House Budget Committee, which is responsible for drafting the bill's instructions, will convene to discuss this further.

In a recent correspondance, Johnson invited Trump to speak before a Joint Session of Congress on March 4, 2025. In his invitation, he expressed optimism about the collaborative potential of Trump's administration working alongside Congress, highlighting the opportunity to influence the nation’s trajectory profoundly.

Another pivotal agenda item for Trump this week will be a Senate Committee hearing focused on examining the effects of the Panama Canal on U.S. trade and national security, which will be chaired by Senator Ted Cruz. In his inaugural address, Trump mentioned, "China is operating the Panama Canal," asserting a strong stance over U.S. interests.

Furthermore, newly appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to visit Panama, along with stops in several Central American countries, as part of his first international engagement.

The Senate confirmation hearings are also ongoing this week, with several prominent figures including Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. scheduled to appear. Additionally, the administration's immigration and deportation strategies are set to proceed, with key officials, including border czar Tom Homan, observing the enforcement activities taking place in Chicago this weekend.