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Trump says scrap filibuster, an idea decried by Republicans

Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump urged Senate Republicans to scrap the 60 vote filibuster to reopen the government, a demand leaders rejected. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and his No. 2, John Barrasso, said their opposition is unchanged, a stance echoed by House Speaker Mike Johnson and several GOP senators. The shutdown, now in its 31st day, drags on as Democrats insist on extending health care subsidies before voting to reopen. Fallout is mounting: SNAP funding is in limbo despite twin court orders, flights are delayed, workers unpaid. Senators left town until Monday, with talks continuing.

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