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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.

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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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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.

International Business Times 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

The Independent UK

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.

Roll Call

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.

International Business Times

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

The Independent UK

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

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

Axios

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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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Roll Call

Lots of talk but no deal as shutdown heads for the record books - Roll Call

The partial government shutdown is on track to become the longest ever as the Senate headed home Thursday with no funding deal in sight.

International Business Times

SNAP Benefits at Risk of Potential Lapse: What This Means for You and Your Family

The potential lapse of SNAP benefits will affect millions of consumers across the United States.

Benzinga

Chuck Schumer Says Trump Is 'Lying' And 'Manufacturing A Hunger Crisis' By Cutting Off SNAP During A Shutdown: He Is Using Americans As 'Hostages'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday blasted President Donald Trump over an impending lapse in food assistance, accusing the White House of "using Americans as hostages" by refusing to extend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on Nov. 1 while the government shutdown grinds on.

The Independent UK

Americans go hungry and all Republicans and Democrats will do is point fingers while shutdown nears milestone

NEWS ANALYSIS: The whole exchange in the Senate about SNAP shows nobody is serious about stopping people from going hungry. Eric Garcia writes that Democrats aren’t blameless, but Trump bears the most responsibility

Roll Call

Bipartisan talks to end shutdown gaining steam, senators say - Roll Call

Lawmakers face building pressure to end the partial government shutdown ahead of critical deadlines for food stamps and health care.

Roll Call

Democrats seize on food stamp funding as latest rallying cry - Roll Call

Republican leaders say Democrats are trying to gain political cover for the shutdown by demanding relief on food stamp issue.

The Independent UK

GOP senators told JD Vance that Trump’s beef deal was an ‘insult’ to farmers, new report says

Vice president ‘bombarded’ with questions from Republicans about agreement to ramp up meat imports from Argentina, which they fear could adversely impact American ranchers

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