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Trump Faces Pressure as Shutdown Hits 39 Days

11/9/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump pushes to end the filibuster to speed negotiations as the shutdown continues.
Democrats say the shutdown harms Republican prospects after election victories by centering the dispute on ACA subsidies.
Political strategist Basil Smikle predicts Trump may concede to Democratic demands on ACA subsidies central to the standoff.
The shutdown has reached its 39th day, increasing pressure on the president to negotiate and resolve.

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U.S. President Donald Trump pushes to end the filibuster to speed negotiations as the shutdown continues.
Democrats say the shutdown harms Republican prospects after election victories by centering the dispute on ACA subsidies.
Political strategist Basil Smikle predicts Trump may concede to Democratic demands on ACA subsidies central to the standoff.
The shutdown has reached its 39th day, increasing pressure on the president to negotiate and resolve.