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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Rachel Leingang and Guardian staff

What is the filibuster and why does Trump want to get rid of it?

a white domed building surrounded by trees
The Capitol is seen as the government shutdown reaches one month in Washington DC on 30 October. Photograph: J Scott Applewhite/AP

Donald Trump on Thursday suggested ending the filibuster to bring an end to the government shutdown, which has now passed one month with no signs of compromise on the horizon.

Both parties have previously defended or sought to dismantle the US Senate rule, depending on the moment and the contours of the debate.

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