Overview
- At a White House meeting, Trump told GOP senators it was time to terminate the filibuster to pass funding and said the shutdown hurt Republicans in Tuesday’s elections.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other Republicans dismissed scrapping the 60‑vote rule, saying it is not happening and remains an important protection for the minority.
- After sweeping election wins, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries requested a bipartisan meeting with Trump to reopen the government and address rising health insurance premiums.
- Moderates from both parties are exploring a stopgap paired with a promised vote on extending ACA tax credits, while progressives warn a mere vote pledge is insufficient.
- Operational strains escalated as the FAA announced a 10% cut in air traffic across 40 high‑volume markets starting Friday and courts compelled a partial release of SNAP benefits during the shutdown.