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Republican leaders reject ending the Senate filibuster despite Trump’s call to nuke it
“The filibuster has traditionally been used as a very important safeguard,” Johnson said, noting that his own opinion is “not relevant” given it is a Senate-only issue.

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Republican leaders reject Trump’s demands to scrap the Senate filibuster to end the shutdown
Trump demands Senate Republicans invoke ‘nuclear option’ to end ‘country destroying’ government shutdown
Republican Leaders Reject Trump's Demands to Scrap the Senate Filibuster to End the Shutdown
President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster and reopen the government after a monthlong shutdown, breaking with majority Republicans who have long opposed such a move.

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Republicans shrug off Trump's call to scrap Senate filibuster over shutdown
Government Ordered to Pay Food Stamp Benefits During Shutdown
Trump Calls for US Senate to Scrap Filibuster Rule
The federal government shutdown could cost the U.S. economy between $7 billion and $14 billion, shaving up to 2% from gross domestic product in the fourth quarter due to the lapse in government spend...

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Federal judge orders Trump administration to continue SNAP benefits. Live updates

Senate GOP divided as millions risk losing food aid in shutdown standoff

Senate Republicans debate piecemeal funding bills during shutdown as Sen. Josh Hawley's food stamp extension faces resistance from party leadership and White House.
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With Food Assistance Set To End, CT Senate Dems Seek Republican Support In Demanding Reserve Funds

Putting food on the table is a moral issue, not a cynical political calculation,” said Senate President Martin Looney, D-New Haven.
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Rep. Wesley Hunt joins Texas Senate race, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and Paxton

Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas, defying Senate GOP leadership and adding a new element to an already contentious primary campaign. The two-term Houston-area congressman said he's running because he doesn't believe ...
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Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for US Senate in Texas, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and Paxton

Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas, defying Senate GOP leadership and adding a new element to an already contentious primary campaign. The two-term Houston-area congressman said he's running because he doesn't believe ...
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