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Trump Pressures GOP to End Filibuster Amid Shutdown

11/6/2025

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Trump Pressures Senate

U.S. President Donald Trump pressures Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to speed up government reopening, now in its 36nd day.
He blames the shutdown for the GOP's electoral losses and insists on prioritizing a list of Republican goals.
Democrats, emboldened by election wins, demand negotiations over expiring health care subsidies.
As the shutdown deepens, millions face disruptions, including furloughed federal workers and rising costs, with bipartisan talks underway.

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Mamdani Defends NYC

Mamdani vows to challenge U.S. President Donald Trump legally if he attempts to defund New York City, after his election victory.
He states he will protect the city from Trump’s threats and criticizes previous mayors for cooperating with Trump at the city’s expense.
Trump acknowledged Republican losses, refrained from naming Mamdani directly, and said he is concerned about the election results' implications for the GOP.

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Trump Pressures Senate

U.S. President Donald Trump pressures Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to speed up government reopening, now in its 36nd day.
He blames the shutdown for the GOP's electoral losses and insists on prioritizing a list of Republican goals.
Democrats, emboldened by election wins, demand negotiations over expiring health care subsidies.
As the shutdown deepens, millions face disruptions, including furloughed federal workers and rising costs, with bipartisan talks underway.

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