President Donald Trump has called on Republicans to exterminate the filibuster rule to clear a path for the end of the government shutdown.

Why It Matters

The filibuster—a procedural move allowing senators to extend debates on bills indefinitely without a 60-vote majority—has long been viewed as a move to encourage bipartisanship in Congress and as a bulwark against political dominance by slim majorities in the upper chamber.

Banishing the rule would further empower the already dominant Republicans in Congress.

What To Know

Trump, in a post on his Truth Social page, said he had been repeatedly asked on his tour of Asia this week about the government shutdown.

“The one question that kept coming up, however, was how did the Democrats SHUT DOWN the United States of America, and why did

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