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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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