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Republicans reject Democrats’ proposal to end longest shutdown in US history

Chuck Schumer offered a deal to reopen the government in exchange for a one-year healthcare subsidies extension

The Guardian - US

Senator teases a possible deal to end the shutdown – but will it pass?

Thune reportedly said he plans to call another vote on the stop-gap spending bill Friday, the 38th day of impasse between Republicans and Democrats

The Independent UK

Emboldened Democrats push to prolong government shutdown

Senate appropriators are hustling to finish language on a three-part appropriations package.

Axios

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Senate leaders prepare to test Democratic unity on shutdown - Roll Call

Senate leaders plan to take up a stopgap funding measure Friday in a bid to break a Democratic logjam and end the partial government shutdown.

Roll Call

Democrats urged to ‘hold the line’ in talks as shutdown stretches to 37th day

Lawmakers could be coming closer to a deal to end the longest US government shutdown in history

The Guardian - US

The Latest: Dozens of airports will see flight cuts due to the government shutdown

According to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press, airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown

The Independent UK

Trump sways some Republican senators on filibuster changes

Cornyn told reporters after breakfast he is "open to changes."

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Democrats torn over shutdown endgame after election victories - Roll Call

As the shutdown reached its 36th day Wednesday, breaking a record, hopes for a resolution this week appeared to dim.

Roll Call

Trump doubles down on killing the filibuster after election trouncing

"If you don't terminate the filibuster, you'll be in bad shape," the president said.

Axios

Bernie Sanders Says Trump 'Illegally' Withheld Billions In SNAP Funds, Defying Court And Congress: 'He'd Rather Let 16 Million Kids Go Hungry'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of illegally withholding billions in food assistance, charging that the move defied both Congress and the courts amid a nationwide hunger crisis.

Benzinga

US government shutdown enters 36th day to become longest in history

Shutdown beats record set during Trump’s first term as succession of Senate votes fails to yield breakthrough

The Guardian - US

US Senate rejects funding package for 14th time with shutdown in 35th day

But talks between factions are under way as Democrats and Republicans try to bring standoff to a close

The Guardian - US

Democrats tight-lipped on shutdown off-ramp as pressure grows - Roll Call

Senate Democrats say they are working through "differences of opinions" as they seek an off-ramp to the month-old partial government shutdown.

Roll Call

Trump admits Republicans ‘likely’ to lose midterm elections unless they go ‘nuclear’ and end Senate filibuster

Republican senators are unlikely to heed his demand to drop the chamber’s supermajority requirement for most bills as it could end up giving Democrats the same power down the line

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International Business Times UK

Trump Calls Democrats 'Crazed Lunatics' and Urges Republicans to 'Terminate the Filibuster for Everything!'

Trump demands Senate Republicans eliminate the filibuster permanently, calling Democrats 'crazed lunatics' as US government shutdown enters second month.

The Independent UK

The US government shutdown rattles into a new month as Trump dig his heels in

The government shutdown is set to become the longest ever this week

Roll Call

This week: Senate shutdown show returns amid key elections - Roll Call

Talks continue on ending a partial government shutdown that will set a new record Tuesday night, while more Americans are feeling the pinch.

International Business Times

42 Million Americans Just Lost Food Benefits — Here's What's Happening

SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans were suspended Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. Federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funds, but millions still face delays. Here's what recipients need to know about food assistance during the crisis.

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The Independent UK

Trump throws down ultimate loyalty test for GOP with nuclear option dare. Are they willing to break the Senate for him?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Republicans have resisted the temptation to eliminate the filibuster so far, writes Eric Garcia. But Trump has a way of beating them into submission

The Independent UK

What’s a filibuster? And how will it benefit Trump if Senate ends the practice?

Majority of Republicans have strongly resisted calls to eliminate the legislative filibuster

Axios

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

Scrapping the rule could open the door to sweeping legislative changes.

We Got This Covered

Donald Trump calls on Republicans to play ‘their ‘TRUMP CARD.’ What he’s demanding could reshape how Congress works

Trump wants to blow up Senate rules. What could go wrong?

Benzinga

Trump Tells Republicans To Play 'Trump Card' To Immediately End 'Country Destroying' Shutdown: 'Get Rid Of The...'

President Donald Trump has called on Senate Republicans to scrap the filibuster rule requiring 60 votes to move most legislation forward, so they can reopen the government without Democratic backing.

Roll Call

Trump calls for Senate 'nuclear option' to end government shutdown - Roll Call

Trump called for Senate Republicans to end the shutdown by using the so-called "nuclear option" to eliminate the legislative filibuster.

Axios

Trump tells Senate Republicans to use "nuclear option" to end shutdown

Most Senate Republicans have been publicly and consistently opposed to the idea.

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