Trump urges nuclear option as shutdown drags | JQJO

President Donald Trump urged senators to stay in Washington until they strike a deal to end what he called the “Democrat Shutdown,” pressing Republicans to use the “nuclear option” and eliminate the filibuster to pass funding. The standoff—now the longest shutdown in U.S. history—dragged on after Senate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed a Democratic offer to attach a one-year ACA subsidy extension to a stopgap bill. Trump departed for Florida, drawing criticism. The FAA sought to reduce air traffic by 10 percent, contributing to over 1,000 flight cancellations, and Administrator Bryan Bedford warned fatigue is building among controllers.