The government shutdown entered its second month on Saturday, and the stalemate between Republican and Democratic senators could soon see a breaking point as federal food programs stopped issuing benefits to millions of Americans.

Back from his trip to Asia, President Trump said on Thursday that he wants Republicans to use the "nuclear option" to reject the filibuster, which requires legislation to be passed with 60 votes, and end the shutdown.

He's faced pushback from Republicans in return, with a spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) saying the senator sees that "the importance of the legislative filibuster is unchanged.”

But shutdown fatigue has some Senate Republicans and Democrats looking for an "off-ramp," ready to make a proposal as early as next week. Democ

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