Trump urges Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster

President Trump has urged the Senate to eliminate the filibuster to enable Republicans to reopen the federal government, which has been shut down since October 1. He expressed his thoughts on this during his return from Asia, where he met with foreign leaders, including China’s Xi Jinping. The ongoing shutdown is affecting Americans nationwide, with concerns over food insecurity and delayed flights. While some lawmakers are considering Trump’s suggestion, bipartisan discussions are also taking place to resolve the standoff.

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