President Trump plans to have lunch Thursday with a group of moderate Democratic senators who could help advance his agenda through Congress.

Sens. Heidi Heitkamp Mary (Heidi) Kathryn HeitkampCentrists, progressives rally around Harris pick for VP 70 former senators propose bipartisan caucus for incumbents Susan Collins set to play pivotal role in impeachment drama MORE (N.D.), Joe Manchin Joseph (Joe) ManchinSenate leaders quash talk of rank-and-file COVID-19 deal OVERNIGHT ENERGY: House Democrats tee up vote on climate-focused energy bill next week | EPA reappoints controversial leader to air quality advisory committee | Coronavirus creates delay in Pentagon research for alternative to 'forever chemicals' Senate Democrats demand White House fire controversial head of public lands agency MORE (W. Va.), Jon Tester Jonathan (Jon) TesterPence seeks to boost Daines in critical Montana Senate race This World Suicide Prevention Day, let's recommit to protecting the lives of our veterans Filibuster fight looms if Democrats retake Senate MORE (Mont.) and Joe Donnelly Joseph (Joe) Simon DonnellyEx-Sen. Joe Donnelly endorses Biden Lobbying world 70 former senators propose bipartisan caucus for incumbents MORE (Ind.) are expected to attend, according to USA Today. All four face reelection next year and represent states Trump won in the 2016 presidential election.

Trump will likely need Democratic help to fulfill his campaign promises. Republicans control 52 seats in the Senate, short of the 60 votes needed to break filibusters on key agenda items.

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The president is hoping for a swift confirmation for his Supreme Court nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch. He also wants to pass an overhaul of the tax code, repeal ObamaCare and authorize new spending on roads, bridges and railways.

Trump is trying to overcome a rocky start with Congress, which included chaos and confusion over the president’s executive order on travel and refugees.

The White House on Tuesday announced the hiring of seven new aides to serve on its legislative affairs team, which is tasked with establishing relationships on Capitol Hill.