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Donald Trump Nuking the Filibuster Could Backfire. Here’s Why
However, Republican leaders have been resisting Trump’s calls, wary that eliminating the filibuster would dilute their power if and when they are in the minority again.

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How do you get rid of the filibuster? Trump has called for an end, but it wouldn’t be easy
Trump calls on Republicans to use ‘nuclear option’ and get rid of Senate filibuster
Trump Urges Senate Republicans To Give Health Care Money ‘Directly To The People’ As Shutdown Talks Drag On
President Donald Trump on Saturday floated a potential compromise amid the impasse over the U.S. government shutdown, urging Republicans to redirect federal money that currently goes to health insuran...

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Poll shows GOP, Democrats have work to do as Trump returns to Palm Beach for 13th visit
Trump Blurts Out Admission on Who’s Winning the Shutdown
Weekend session gets off to slow start in Senate as lawmakers look for a way out of shutdown
The impasse that has lasted 39 days is taking an increasing toll on the country as federal workers go unpaid, airlines cancel flights and SNAP benefits have been delayed for millions of Americans.

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Senators to work through the weekend on shutdown as Republicans and Democrats are still far apart
Trump Says Senate Shouldn’t Leave Town Until Shutdown Ends
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Trump 2nd term: ICE arrests 956 undocumented immigrants on Sunday
President Donald Trump told reporters Friday that he plans on signing an executive order "fundamentally reforming" the Federal Emergency Management Agency "or maybe getting rid of them." "I think, frankly, FEMA is not good," he said. When pressed by ...
Trump pitches nuking filibuster to end left-wing momentum: ‘The Democrats are winning’
President Donald Trump reiterated his attacks against the filibuster on Saturday, suggesting it was helping Democrats to achieve victories in their fight against his agenda. Trump has shown increasing frustration with the filibuster as the government shutdown drags into the longest to date,
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