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Trump Pressures GOP to Ditch Filibuster Ahead of Midterms

11/5/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump urges Senate Republicans to end the filibuster by adopting the "nuclear option" to pass legislation.
He says failure to do so will bring severe consequences for Republicans in the upcoming midterms.
Republican leaders, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson, have resisted these demands, citing concerns about eliminating the long-standing rule.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urges Senate Republicans to end the filibuster by adopting the "nuclear option" to pass legislation.
He says failure to do so will bring severe consequences for Republicans in the upcoming midterms.
Republican leaders, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson, have resisted these demands, citing concerns about eliminating the long-standing rule.