Overview
- Trump renewed public pressure on Sunday, warning Republicans they would be the “stupid party” if they refuse to end the Senate filibuster to pass a funding bill.
- Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought echoed the call to scrap the 60-vote rule, while White House allies described the push as leverage in negotiations.
- Sen. Ron Johnson endorsed using the nuclear option, arguing Republicans should act first because Democrats would eliminate the filibuster if they regain full control.
- Senate Republican leaders rejected Democrats’ latest offer for a one-year extension of Affordable Care Act premium tax credits tied to a short-term funding bill.
- Analysts cited in coverage warn that letting the ACA subsidies lapse could cost roughly 4 million people their coverage and drive sharp premium increases for many enrollees.