Overview
- President Trump pressed Republicans to invoke the 'nuclear option' and eliminate the 60‑vote Senate threshold to pass a funding bill.
- Senate GOP leaders, including Majority Leader John Thune, have opposed ending the filibuster and Republicans likely lack the votes to change the rule.
- The shutdown has reached roughly 30 days with about 750,000 federal workers furloughed, and the CBO estimates a $7–$14 billion hit to the economy.
- Republicans are pushing a clean stopgap to extend funding to Nov. 21, while Democrats seek guarantees to extend expiring ACA premium tax credits.
- Lawmakers warn of mounting fallout, including potential SNAP benefit lapses and air travel delays, as the Senate is not scheduled to reconvene until Monday.