Trump, filibuster
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President Trump's call to terminate the filibuster could alter the ways the Senate and congressional dealmaking operate.
While his Asia trip was successful, he expressed frustration over Republicans' inability to prevent the shutdown. The ongoing closure affects food aid and health insurance costs for many Americans.
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Chip Roy is wrong about the filibuster
Congressional Republicans are understandably frustrated with their Democratic colleagues’ intransigence as the present government shutdown rolls on without an end in sight. Some, such as Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX),
GOP senators consider eliminating filibuster to force through funding bill as frustration grows over government shutdown. Dems refuse to back down. Trump stays silent on issue. Senators trade accusations over who's responsible for crisis.