President Trump urges Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to end the government shutdown, as they lack the votes to pass a funding bill without Democratic support. However, most Republicans oppose this move, fearing it could backfire if they're not in power. The filibuster, a Senate rule requiring sixty votes for most bills, remains in place, leaving negotiations stalemated and the shutdown ongoing.

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