US EditionSpeaker Johnson Doubles Down on Defense of Filibuster
House Speaker Mike Johnson defends the Senate filibuster as a crucial safeguard amid a 34-day government shutdown despite Trump's appeal to end it for swift conservative legislation.
- On Monday, House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters he opposes eliminating the Senate filibuster despite pressure from President Donald Trump, calling it an important safeguard.
- On Sunday night, Trump wrote on Truth Social that Republicans should terminate the filibuster to bypass the 60-vote threshold and re-open the government with a spending bill.
- In a Truth Social post, Trump asserted ending the filibuster would let Republicans pass EVERYTHING, including limits on transgender participation in sports, expanded gun rights, tax cuts, and border security.
- Analysts say abolishing the filibuster would not guarantee Republicans could pass every bill because they still need full party unity and control of both chambers and the White House.
- Critics say Trump framed routine procedural changes as existential threats, while claims about adding two states, packing the Supreme Court, or long-term electoral dominance remain hypothetical.
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Rep. Mike Kennedy says no need for House members to be in Washington, floats changing the filibuster
More than a month into a government shutdown, U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy said Monday that he does not see any reason for the House of Representatives to reconvene, blaming Democrats for the stoppage as some Republicans — including Utah’s Sen. John Curtis — call for lawmakers to return to Washington.
Republicans Hold Firm on Filibuster
“Republicans in Congress have been remarkably compliant this year as President Trump has usurped their constitutional pre-eminence on fundamental matters such as spending, tariffs and war powers. But in two areas, G.O.P. senators have put up firm resistance that is increasingly frustrating the president,” the New York Times reports. “When it comes to preserving the legislative filibuster and controlling the confirmation of U.S. attorneys, Republ…
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