Trump Pushes for Filibuster Elimination Amid Ongoing Shutdown
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Following a Democratic victory in recent elections, President Trump and Republicans are resisting efforts to end the government shutdown, with Trump advocating for the elimination of the Senate filibuster to pass legislation more easily. Democrats proposed a compromise to reopen the government in exchange for extending premium tax credits supporting healthcare, but Republicans rejected the deal, intensifying the shutdown. Trump is also seeking to influence the Supreme Court to halt SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans amid the deadlock.
- November 7, 2025 Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson
- Trump clings to filibuster demand as shutdown drags on Politico
- Trump’s filibuster fixation intensifies after a tough week for the GOP CNN
- Trump Increases Pressure on His Own Party as the Shutdown Grinds On The New York Times
- Trump says GOP would never lose an election again if filibuster is eliminated Axios
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