His attendance at the weekly policy lunch will come as the federal government shutdown hits day 28, and as the Senate takes a 13th vote on a clean funding bill aimed at reopening the government through Nov. 21. The vote is set for 11:30 a.m. ET. So far, the measure has failed to gain the 60 votes needed to advance.

The federal government shutdown is nearing the one-month mark, causing widespread effects for millions of Americans.

Republican Sens. Jon Husted and Bernie Moreno, both of Ohio, have signed on to the Keep SNAP Funded Act. Vice President JD Vance, another Ohioan, says Republicans need just "five more Democratic votes" to end the shutdown.

The pain of a U.S. government shutdown is poised to intensify this week as the funding lapse nears a full month with no resolution in sight.

The emergency funding for the program formerly known as food stamps would help 1.4 million Michigan residents who face losing food assistance in November as the federal government remains shut down.

With the government shutdown going past Oct. 27, the federal government will not be able to provide SNAP benefits. H-E-B made a large donation to help local food banks.

Local food banks are preparing to serve more people as the federal shutdown threatens to pause food assistance benefits for many Arizona households.

The state health department is warning residents of potential delays in SNAP and WIC benefits in November because of the ongoing government shutdown.