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Trump pushes Republicans to end filibuster to end 31-day shutdown, but no action yet.
Former President Donald Trump has urged Senate Republicans to use the "nuclear option" to eliminate the Senate filibuster, arguing it is necessary to end the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 31st day.
He claims removing the 60-vote threshold would allow Republicans to pass legislation with a simple majority, overcome Democratic obstruction, and resolve funding disputes, particularly over extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and reversing Medicaid cuts.
While some GOP lawmakers support the move, Senate Majority Leader John Thune has not committed to pursuing it, and the Senate remains deadlocked.
The shutdown has disrupted federal services, with SNAP benefits set to expire and economic losses estimated at $7 billion to $14 billion.
Democrats insist on subsidy extensions, while Republicans oppose concessions, leaving the filibuster a central obstacle to a funding deal.
Trump empuja a los republicanos a poner fin a la obstrucción para poner fin al cierre de 31 días, pero aún no hay acción.