"Government Shutdown Looms as Trump Demands Filibuster Repeal: In a surprise move, President Trump has sparked fresh concerns about a potential government shutdown in September, after warning Senate Republicans that they must abolish the filibuster or face another spending showdown. The demand has sent shockwaves through Capitol Hill, with lawmakers from both parties expressing growing unease about the prospect of another shutdown. As the clock ticks down to the September deadline, Senators are scrambling to navigate the treacherous waters of budget negotiations and the implications of Trump's ultimatum. Can lawmakers find a way to avoid another crippling shutdown, or will the President's demands bring the government to a standstill once again?"
Senators in both parties say the odds are rising of another government shutdown in September after President Trump demanded that GOP leaders abolish the filibuster or face a spending showdown and another shutdown. Trump blindsided GOP leaders on Monday when he warned there could be another shutdown if Senate Republicans don’t abolish the filibuster,...
