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GOP Sen. Lankford bucks Trump, says ‘we should not get rid of the filibuster’
NBC News· 2025-11-09 14:13
I think the question for Republicans right now, why wait 10 months to start talking about these alternatives. Why not propose something, vote on something the first or second month that President Trump took office. Was that a failure to address a critical issue.>> No. We we have quite a few issues that we've been dealing with already. You think about what happened this past July with what we did in in tax changes, what we did in healthcare, and I know my Democratic colleagues continue to attack us and they ...
Trump says filibuster 'didn't work' and if terminated, the country would reopen in '10 minutes'
NBC News· 2025-11-07 20:10
If we terminate the filibuster, the country will be open within 10 minutes after that termination because we'll take a second vote which is the v opening of the country and the Republicans will vote to open the country. It'll take 10 minutes and the country will be open. Mr.. President, >> is there any room for bipartisanship. Because it seems like that's the main purpose of the filibuster is to create some sort of compromise. So, >> well, it didn't work obviously.>> So, so >> you're right. That was that wa ...
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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-11-06 19:24
Many GOP lawmakers are saying no—for now—to President Trump’s plan to end a shutdown by killing the 60-vote filibuster rule https://t.co/hdqrYAnN8V ...
Trump brags about state of economy after elections
MSNBC· 2025-11-06 11:34
President Trump plans to focus on the economy and affordability following Tuesday's elections. A top political adviser to the president told Politico yesterday, quote, I think you'll see him be very, very focused on prices and cost of living. Those were the key messages for governor gubernatorial candidates Mikey Cheryl and Abigail Spanberger as well as Zoron Mandani in the New York City mayorals mayoral race.All three of course easily won their elections on Tuesday. But in his speech to business leaders in ...
Election results show voters 'want leaders focused on their problems,' says Virginia Democrat
NBC News· 2025-11-05 22:19
Welcome back. As we mentioned, the government shutdown is now officially the longest ever in American history. And President Trump is in part blaming the shutdown for Republicans poor performances in last night's elections.And today, the Senate's top Democrat, Chuck Schumer, says he agrees with President Trump. Trump admits that Republicans, the Republican shutdown is hurting him and his party. The president is right.We warned the president of the consequences of ignoring Democrats, ignoring the American pe ...
Trump Tells GOP Senators It's a Mistake Not to End Filibuster
Bloomberg Television· 2025-11-05 14:16
But the biggest thing is the filibuster. We have to get the country going. We will pass legislation at levels you've never seen before, and it'll be impossible to beat us, By the way, if they do.They're going to do it anyway. And they are going to immediately do the filibuster. And when they do the filibuster, they're going to pack the court.They want five, at least five. Now they I hear it's up to five. I actually heard up to seven and up to nine.Okay. They want new judges. They want to pack the court and ...
Trump calls for ending the filibuster #shorts
60 Minutes· 2025-11-03 17:24
You have helped end these government shutdowns in the past when they came about and you did it by bringing >> very good at it. But I'm not going to do it by I'm not going to do it by extortion. I'm not going to do it by being extorted by the Democrats who have lost their way.There's something wrong with these people. So then what happens under the troops don't get a paycheck. >> Schumer is a basket case and he has nothing to lose.He's become I just left Japan. He's become a kamicazi pilot. >> Sounds like it ...
‘Who can win politically if the country is losing?’: Fmr. Sen. Tester on shutdown
MSNBC· 2025-10-31 18:00
Government Shutdown Impact - The government shutdown is starting to significantly affect people's lives, moving beyond political debates [2] - There is a lack of urgency in Washington to resolve the shutdown, despite the crisis it's causing across the country [3][4] - Many Americans are struggling to afford basic necessities like food due to the shutdown's impact on programs like SNAP [6][7][14] - The shutdown could become the longest funding lapse in US history if it extends into the following Wednesday [22] Political Stance and Negotiations - The President's call to abolish the filibuster to end the shutdown is unlikely to succeed due to bipartisan support for it [9][16][17][21] - Compromise and negotiation are necessary to end the shutdown, but neither party seems willing to back down [10][26][30] - The President may be downplaying the shutdown to maintain control of the narrative and avoid political costs [23][24] Social Welfare and Public Understanding - One in eight Americans rely on SNAP benefits, and many will struggle during the shutdown [13] - There is a lack of understanding among some members of Congress regarding the struggles faced by those affected by the shutdown [28][29] - Food banks are seeing an increase in people from all walks of life needing assistance [28][29]
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Bloomberg· 2025-10-31 17:12
President Trump wants to abolish the filibuster, a prerogative to demand never-ending debate in the Senate to thwart legislation. Here's what you need to know https://t.co/P2sfqduk0r ...
This Morning’s Top Headlines – Oct. 31 | Morning News NOW
NBC News· 2025-10-31 13:51
Good to have you with us. I'm Joe Frier. Savannah is off.We begin this hour with day 31 of the government shutdown. Frustration is growing over missed paychecks and the threat of the loss of food assistance for millions. Now, President Trump is calling on GOP senators to use the so-called nuclear option to end the stalemate.In a post on True Social last night, the president urged Republicans to quote, "Play their Trump card and get rid of the filibuster." Now, that is the Senate rule that gives the minority ...