Fri Oct 31 03:24:41 UTC 2025: News Article:
Trump Calls for End to Senate Filibuster Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown
Washington D.C. – October 31, 2025 – In a move that could drastically alter the legislative landscape, Republican President Donald Trump has urged Republicans to eliminate the Senate’s filibuster rule to break the current gridlock causing the ongoing government shutdown.
President Trump took to social media, stating it was time for Republicans to use their “TRUMP CARD” and enact the “Nuclear Option,” a phrase referring to abolishing the filibuster, which requires 60 votes to pass most legislation in the Senate. Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate and a 219-213 majority in the House.
The partial government shutdown, which began its 30th day on Thursday, has shown no signs of resolution. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the shutdown could cost the U.S. economy between $7 billion and $14 billion, potentially reducing fourth-quarter GDP by up to 2%.
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