Trump calls for U.S. Senate to scrap filibuster rule

On the 30th day of a partial U.S. government shutdown, President Donald Trump urged Republicans to scrap the Senate filibuster, calling for the nuclear option to bypass a Democratic roadblock. Republicans hold majorities in both chambers. Senate Republicans urged Democrats to back a stopgap funding measure through November 21, while Democrats sought negotiations to extend expiring federal tax credits that help Americans buy Affordable Care Act coverage. The shutdown, which began October 1, could cost $7 to $14 billion and shave up to 2% from fourth quarter GDP, the Congressional Budget Office said.

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