President Donald Trump wants Senate Republicans to get rid of the filibuster rule so they can end the government shutdown that has lasted more than 30 days. If they do this, Republicans could pass spending bills with only 50 votes instead of needing 60 votes like they do now. This change would completely transform the way the Senate works.
Trump made his demand on Thursday night through his Truth Social account after coming back from visiting countries in Asia. He said Democrats are trying to take money from healthcare programs and give it to people who entered the country without permission. Trump said this would be bad for American citizens and that Republicans need to stop it.
