Senate GOP’s Donor Beach, Golf Weekend Proceeds Despite Shutdown

Oct. 2, 2025, 9:22 PM UTC

Senate Republicans’ campaign arm is moving ahead with a high-dollar donor retreat this weekend at tony coastal Sea Island, Ga., known for pristine beaches, golf, and luxury accommodations, amid the government shutdown, four sources familiar with the event told Bloomberg Government.

Whether senators would show up during the federal government’s lapse in funding isn’t certain and would depend on the chamber’s voting schedule over the weekend and lawmakers’ decisions, the sources said. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday it was “unlikely” the chamber would vote over the weekend, but made no mention of the fundraising event. Campaign and ...

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