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Trump wants to shatter the filibuster, another Senate norm. Republicans are pushing back.

Trump's second term has broken presidential norms at a breakneck pace, but his demand that Republicans initiate the "nuclear option" of ending of the filibuster on Thursday to reopen the government is a Pandora's box senators would rather keep closed.

Why it matters: Overhauling Senate precedent in such a powerful way is great when you're the party in power — but it could make life miserable for Republicans if Democrats retake control.


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