President Donald Trump urged Senate Republicans to end the filibuster, a rule requiring 60 votes to advance most legislation, in order to reopen the government without Democrat’s support. He criticized Democrats’ healthcare demands and claimed they would abolish the filibuster if they won back the Senate. This move could allow Republicans to pass legislation without the need for broad bipartisan support, but its implications remain uncertain.
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