Trump Pressures Senate To Scrap Filibuster Amid Shutdown

Benzinga

President Trump called on Senate Republicans to invoke the “nuclear option” and eliminate the filibuster to pass a bill reopening the government without Democratic support. The move highlights deep partisan divisions as the shutdown continues to strain workers and disrupt federal operations.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02President Trump urged the Senate to eliminate the filibuster to allow Republicans to pass

00:07a bill reopening the government without Democratic support, according to CBS News.

00:13Trump called on senators to initiate the nuclear option in a truth social post on Thursday.

00:18The filibuster allows senators to delay or block legislation unless 60 votes end debate,

00:23giving Democrats leverage over the 53-seat Republican majority during the government shutdown.

00:30Trump's call to end the filibuster came as some lawmakers pushed to end the shutdown,

00:34though it remains uncertain if they will follow his lead or seek a compromise with Democrats.

00:39The Senate remains adjourned until Monday as food insecurity,

00:43delayed flights, and missed paychecks mount nationwide.

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