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flag Sen. John Cornyn says he’s open to changing the filibuster to pass spending bills, amid GOP pressure to end gridlock.

flag Sen. John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, said he is open to changes allowing Senate spending bills to pass without 60 votes, marking a shift from his past defense of the filibuster. flag His comments come amid pressure from President Trump and GOP primary challengers Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, who demand eliminating the rule to end government shutdowns and advance Republican priorities. flag Cornyn cited legislative gridlock and public expectations as reasons for reconsidering the filibuster, though he stopped short of supporting full abolition. flag The debate highlights growing internal Republican tensions over reform ahead of the 2026 elections.

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