Senate Republicans are forfeiting power within their own chamber and acting like they're in the minority. The filibuster shields them from themselves.

This article explores practical, citizen‑driven strategies for reforming the Senate filibuster, breaking down how everyday people-not just lawmakers-can influence one of Congress's most powerful ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Trump wants to end the shutdown by pressuring Republicans to terminate the filibuster, a long-standing Senate rule ...

The longstanding procedure has often been used as a tool for the minority party to block legislation they disagree with.

Some Senate Republicans are beginning to shift their position on getting rid of the filibuster after President Donald Trump ...

As the latest and longest government shutdown enters its denouement, Congress will be left to tally the costs and repair the damage. One thing to be thankful for: The filibuster, the procedural oddity ...

Senate Democrats are filibustering a Republican measure to reopen the federal government. As the shutdown approached and reached record length, Donald Trump grew impatient at the stalemate and ...

The ongoing federal government shutdown is set to become the longest in U.S. history, impacting federal workers and millions of Americans. Republicans and Democrats are deadlocked over issues ...

WASHINGTON — After Democrats’ triumphant election night, President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning conceded that his party is shouldering more of the blame for the government shutdown. So, he ...

CONTINUATION FROM A HEARING OCTOBER 1ST. THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IS NOW THE LONGEST IN U.S. HISTORY, AT 36 DAYS. PRESIDENT TRUMP AGAIN TODAY REITERATING HIS DESIRE FOR THE U.S. SENATE TO GET RID OF ...

Government gridlock is not always dysfunction. Government gridlock is not always dysfunction. We could have used more of it during COVID — remember how governments acted then? The filibuster is a tool ...

As the latest and longest government shutdown enters its denouement, Congress will be left to tally the costs and repair the damage. One thing to be thankful for: The filibuster, the procedural oddity ...