Behind the scenes, the White House is revisiting priorities and messaging after Republicans privately conveyed concerns over certain initiatives, senior officials said.

The discussions are described as ‘‘open and frank’’ and reflect the administration’s view that the president remains the unifying figure of the party with considerable influence over its direction.

Republican unease is surfacing on multiple fronts: the upcoming expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies threatens to raise insurance costs; another government funding deadline looms at the end of January; and White House-led initiatives—such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement round-ups and demolition work at the White House East Wing—have drawn unfavorable polling data.

Several members of the party, increasingly attuned to voter sentiment ahead of elections, are pushing back.

Senator Thom Tillis (Republican-North Carolina) cited the growing tension between policy choices and constituency views, while allies including Senator Lindsey Graham (Republican-South Carolina) and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich raised doubts over the president’s 28-point Ukraine peace agenda, warning that it may concede too much to Russia.

The administration acknowledges the need to adjust its approach.

One senior official noted that ‘‘at the end of the day, the president becomes the leader of the party,’’ underscoring the expectation that the broader caucus will follow his direction even amid misgivings.

While no shift in strategic goals is indicated, officials contend that clearer communication and sharper timing will be used to keep the legislative agenda aligned with party dynamics.

The recalibration occurs at a critical juncture: as Congress confronts funding deadlines, policy roll-outs and geopolitical stakes just months ahead of a presidential election year, the White House is signalling it is listening—without surrendering control of its agenda.