Trump’s Big Move: Pushing to End the Filibuster Amid the Government Shutdown

If Republicans follow his lead and remove the filibuster, they open the door to sweeping legislative changes—but also to significant backlash if power shifts. It’s a high‑risk, high‑reward strategy in a fraught moment.

Until now, the filibuster has been a cornerstone of Senate operations, used by both parties to protect minority rights. The shift Trump is suggesting would reshape the Senate’s structure and norms.

Whether this latest confrontation will lead to a breakthrough or deepen the stalemate is unclear. But one thing is certain: the pressure on the GOP and the Senate has rarely been this intense.

As the shutdown continues, and impacts mount on federal workers, government programs and public trust, the procedural fight becomes part of the political and human cost.

Trump’s message is simple: “End it now, or we’ll never fix America.” Whether Republicans will heed that call remains to be seen.Continue reading…