Trump seeks end of Senate filibuster

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Donald Trump's filibuster push gets new boost
U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to end the Senate filibuster has received backing from Senator Jim Banks and other Republicans. Speaking on Newsmax’ Rob Schmitt Tonight, Banks said he agreed with the president’s proposal to end the rule, which allows Senators to delay or block a vote on measures by speaking through a debate.

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Trump faces rare Republican pushback as he presses Senate to scrap the filibuster
How the Senate filibuster works, why Trump wants it ended, and why it likely will stay
Trump Increases Pressure on His Own Party as the Shutdown Grinds On
President Trump has called on Republicans to end the filibuster as both parties search for a path out of the shutdown.

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Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever
Trump calls on GOP senators to end budget impasse, reopen government
Trump Calls for Eliminating Filibuster, Blames Shutdown for GOP’s Poor Performance
“I don't think it was good for Republicans. I don't think it was good–I'm not sure it was good for anybody,” Trump said at the White House on Wednesday.

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Trump warns of consequences if GOP fails to kill the filibuster
Trump concedes GOP had bad election night and demands senators turn page, nuke filibuster, and end shutdown

GOP support for eliminating filibuster picks up steam after Trump pressure

Senate Republican support for eliminating the filibuster is picking up momentum after President Trump invited members of the Senate GOP conference to the White House for a breakfast meeting

Trump urges Republicans to kill filibuster, warning they'll lose if they don't

The president's social media blast came on Election Day morning and as the government shutdown is nearing a sixth week.

Pritzker watching redistricting debate as GOP grapples with filibuster

In the aftermath of Tuesday’s elections in other parts of the country, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is staying tuned to how Illinois could impact the ongoing debate over redistricting. California voters approved new congressional maps that Democrats hope will give their candidates an advantage in Congress.

Senate majority leader indicates there's not enough support to eliminate filibuster despite Trump push

While President Donald Trump is advocating for the elimination of the filibuster, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that there are not enough votes.

What is the filibuster? Trump demands 'nuclear option' to end the government shutdown

Trump wants the Senate to abolish the filibuster blocking legislation such as ending the shutdown. Here's why even his Republican allies keep it.

After Republican election losses, Trump pushes lawmakers to end shutdown, filibuster

Trump told Republican senators that he believed the government shutdown 'was a big factor' in the party's losses in Tuesday's election.

Filibuster is the 'one issue' where there is 'serious resistance’ between Congress, Trump: Panelist

Special Report' panelists analyze President Donald Trump's exclusive interview, the election results, the debate over doing away with the filibuster and more.
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