8 d. ago Bessent urges Republicans that it's 'time to end the filibuster'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Senate Republicans that they are "ignoring basic game theory" if they don't eliminate the filibuster before Democrats do.

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3 w. ago Trump says election puts shutdown pressure on Republicans but wants to end filibuster

After Republicans lost big in Tuesday's elections, adding pressure to end the government shutdown, President Trump pushed changes to Senate rules to bypass the need for Democratic-votes.

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3 w. ago Live Updates: Trump Says Government Shutdown to Blame for Democratic Election Victories

Live Updates: Trump Says Government Shutdown to Blame for Democratic Election Victories  The New York Times

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3 w. ago After Republican election losses, Trump pushes lawmakers to end shutdown, filibuster

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

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3 w. ago Senate Dems emboldened in shutdown strategy after election sweep

President Donald Trump acknowledges the shutdown hurt Republicans on Election Day, while Senate Democrats demand he come to the table and negotiate.

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3 w. ago After GOP losses, Trump urges Republicans to end shutdown, filibuster

After GOP losses, Trump urges Republicans to end shutdown, filibuster  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago Trump says election results not good for Republicans, citing 2 possible reasons

President Donald Trump admits government shutdown hurt Republicans in recent elections, calling the 36-day closure a 'big factor' in GOP losses on Election Day.

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3 w. ago Trump says shutdown affected elections, urges Republicans to do away with filibuster

Trump says shutdown affected elections, urges Republicans to do away with filibuster  Al Arabiya English

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3 w. ago 5 takeaways from the 2025 elections. And, the shutdown now the longest in U.S. history

The 2025 elections were good to Democrats with wins in several major races, including governor's races in two states. And, the ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history.

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3 w. ago Trump dismisses bad election results by blaming his not being on ballot, shutdown

He claimed unidentified "pollsters" as saying that's why Republicans lost.

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3 w. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene brushes off Trump attacks, breaks away on shutdown, NYC election

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., defended her criticisms of the Republican Party and President Donald Trump, saying it was "OK" that he disagrees with her.

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4 w. ago Dick Cheney Dies at 84, and Anonymous Ballroom Donors Face Scrutiny

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4 w. ago Live updates: Trump administration, government shutdown news ahead of Election Day | CNN Politics

Live updates: Trump administration, government shutdown news ahead of Election Day | CNN Politics  CNN

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4 w. ago Election Day poses early political test for Trump amid lingering shutdown

Trump faces key political tests as voters head to polls in Virginia, New Jersey and NYC elections. Early measure of how Americans view his policies and leadership.

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4 w. ago Upcoming elections pose early test of Trump’s presidency as government shutdown drags on

Upcoming elections pose early test of Trump’s presidency as government shutdown drags on  CNN

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