Headline Roundup January 21, 2018
Trump Floats Nuclear Option
Summary from the AllSides News Team
As Day 2 of the government shutdown begins, President Trump suggested that Republicans use the nuclear option, which would allow the Senate to pass the funding bill with a simple majority.
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Trump urges Senate Republicans to go nuclear to pass a budget if shutdown continues
Washington Examiner
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President Trump called for Republicans to exercise the nuclear option to pass a long-term budget with a simple majority in the Senate, should the government shutdown continue for too long.
To end government shutdown, Trump suggests Senate use 'nuclear option'
News
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.
Trump launches new round of partisan attacks as government shutdown enters Day 2
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President Trump pressured Congress Sunday to end the government shutdown that reached its second day, attacking Democrats and urging Republicans to change the rules of the Senate if the standoff isn’t resolved.
