Thune rebuffs Trump's repeated call to change filibuster

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Government shutdown updates: Thune rebuffs Trump's repeated call to change filibuster
The shutdown of the federal government continues, approaching a 35-day record set during President Donald Trump's first term.

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Trump calls for 'nuclear option' to end shutdown. What does it have to do with a filibuster?
Republican leaders reject Trump’s demands to scrap the Senate filibuster to end the shutdown
US government shutdown ties record, as congressional inaction takes toll
The U.S. government shutdown on Tuesday entered its 35th day, matching a record set during President Donald Trump's first term for the longest in history, as Republicans and Democrats in Congress cont...

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U.S. government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats
Trump and Congress receive failing marks on government shutdown: New poll
US government shutdown nearing record for longest in history as Trump delays food benefits to millions – US politics live
Two federal court judges ruled on Friday that the Trump administration must use $5bn in contingency funds to keep paying food assistance Snap benefits for up to 42 million low-income Americans.

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Donald Trump Says Government Shutdown Will End When Democrats 'Give In' as He Fails to Offer Plan for Health Care Costs
The US is about to set a new record – what happens if the government stays shut down?

Rep. Mike Kennedy says no need for House members to be in Washington, floats changing the filibuster

Utah's U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy suggested changing the Senate filibuster rule and says there is no need for House members to be in Washington right now.

What Is a Filibuster and Why Does Trump Want to ‘Terminate’ It?

Trump is ramping up pressure on Republicans to abolish the Senate filibuster—an action known as the “nuclear option.”

Shutdown set to drag into sixth week as Trump pushes Republican senators to scrap filibuster

Republicans and Democrats remained at a stalemate on the government shutdown over the weekend as it headed into its sixth week, with food aid potentially delayed or suspended for millions of Americans and President Donald Trump pushing GOP leaders to change Senate rules to end it.

Government shutdown live updates; latest on SNAP benefits and funding fights

It's not clear when millions of families will get November SNAP benefits, even after judges ruled the government needs to make partial payments.

Democrats blamed for government shutdown according to new polls

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on how the government shutdown will impact the November 2025 elections on 'America Reports.'
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