To end government shutdown, Trump suggests Senate use 'nuclear option'
US Congress,Government Shutdown,Donald Trump,Politics
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As the partial government shutdown stretches into its second day, President Trump brought up one of his favorite suggestions to break the logjam: End the Senate rule that requires 60 votes for legislation to pass.
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