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Trump Advocates Nuclear Option Amid Costly Government Shutdown

10/31/2025

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On October 30, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump called for eliminating Senate filibuster and using the Nuclear Option to bypass the 60-vote threshold.
The shutdown began on October 1 and has furloughed about 750,000 federal workers.
The shutdown could cost the U.S. economy between $7 billion and $14 billion and shave up to 2% of fourth-quarter GDP.
Senate Republicans push for funding while Democrats seek negotiations on expiring tax credits.

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Story summary

On October 30, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump called for eliminating Senate filibuster and using the Nuclear Option to bypass the 60-vote threshold.
The shutdown began on October 1 and has furloughed about 750,000 federal workers.
The shutdown could cost the U.S. economy between $7 billion and $14 billion and shave up to 2% of fourth-quarter GDP.
Senate Republicans push for funding while Democrats seek negotiations on expiring tax credits.