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What’s the filibuster and why does Trump want to get rid of it during the shutdown?

Oct. 31, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seemingly frustrated by the government shutdown and Democrats’ unwillingness to accept a Republican funding bill, President Donald Trump is once again demanding that the Senate eliminate the legislative filibuster. The filibuster is a longstanding parliamentary tool that halts action on most bills unless 60 senators in the 100-member chamber vote to move […]

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Plea deal ends prosecution of New Hampshire ports director and his state Supreme Court justice wife

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Judges could rule on the fate of SNAP food aid as deadline nears for shutdown to end payments

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Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the shutdown, an idea opposed by Republicans

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The Latest: Trump wants to scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown

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Jim McGreevey is back on the ballot, 21 years after scandal led him to resign as New Jersey governor

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Ohio commission and Virginia lawmakers consider moves toward mid-decade congressional redistricting

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Trump hosts White House Halloween bash with superheroes and presidential lookalikes amid shutdown

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Hegseth orders the military to detail dozens of attorneys to the Justice Department, AP learns

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Federal judge in Hawaii rules FDA violated the law by restricting access to abortion medication

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Ohio panel unveils proposed US House map that could help Republicans win more seats

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