GOP Sen. Lankford bucks Trump, says ‘we should not get rid of the filibuster’

Healthcare Policy & Reform - Republicans were questioned about the timing of proposing healthcare alternatives, specifically why it took 10 months after President Trump took office [1] - The Republican party defends their actions, citing tax changes and healthcare initiatives from the past July [2] - A $50 billion investment was allocated towards rural healthcare to strengthen rural hospitals, which are facing challenges due to low patient counts and high costs [3] - The $50 billion investment was mentioned in the context of potential deep cuts to Medicaid that could impact rural hospitals [4] Senate Procedures & Filibuster - President Trump is advocating for eliminating the filibuster, which requires 60 votes to pass legislation in the Senate [4] - A senator expressed opposition to eliminating the filibuster [4][5] - The filibuster has been a core element of the United States Senate since the early 1800s, with the current form established in 1975 [6] - The Senate, due to the filibuster, is presented as a place where both sides must engage in dialogue and compromise [6] - The Senate is contrasted with the House of Representatives, Supreme Court, and executive branch, where majority rule prevails [7]