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Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown

President Donald Trump urged Senate Republicans to scrap the filibuster — the 'nuclear option' — to reopen the government, posting the demand on Truth Social. In its 30th day, the shutdown is delaying flights, halting paychecks, and coinciding with rising health insurance premiums, while SNAP funds could run dry after Saturday. The White House is paying the military but not tapping money for food aid, even as Trump’s summer bill made the most substantial SNAP cut ever. Some senators and Speaker Mike Johnson want an end, but talks are underway, with elections next week setting the next inflection point.

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