Trump urges Republicans to end Senate filibuster

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Returning from several days abroad, President Donald Trump urged congressional Republicans to end the Senate filibuster, calling for the “nuclear option” on Truth Social to break the weeks-long shutdown. The demand clashes with GOP leaders, including Majority Leader John Thune, who have defended the 60-vote threshold as a bulwark and ruled out rule changes. His push injects new pressure as the Senate returns Monday, with the shutdown nearing 35 days. Critical food aid could lapse this weekend, and the White House highlighted strain on air traffic controllers in a roundtable with industry and union leaders.