President Donald Trump is raising the stakes in Washington as the ongoing federal government shutdown drags on into what could be the longest halt in U.S. history.
He has turned his focus to a longstanding Senate procedure, demanding the elimination of the filibuster as the path forward.
The shutdown, now entering its 30s day, has triggered disruptions across government services, leaving federal employees unpaid, programs stalled and public frustration mounting.
In this fraught environment, Trump has made a bold push: scrap the 60‑vote requirement in the United States Senate, and let the majority party act unencumbered.
During a breakfast meeting at the White House with Republican senators, Trump reportedly challenged party leaders, saying…
