Donald Trump will host a group of nearly two dozen influential Republicans on Monday afternoon for an off-the-record gathering that his allies hope will improve his relationship with the congressional GOP and the party’s Washington establishment, according to two people who were invited.

The meeting is Trump’s first major meeting with lawmakers and key Republican figures since last fall, when he met with a smaller group at the Capitol after his speech at a protest against the Iranian nuclear agreement…

The people invited to attend both said they were told that the meeting would be focused on “party unity” and intended to help Trump get to know more elected leaders and other players, including some Republicans who have not endorsed the billionaire mogul.