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applegrove

(134,202 posts)
Wed Jul 15, 2026, 03:25 PM 5 hrs ago

Shutdown Fears Rise After Trump Ultimatum

Shutdown Fears Rise After Trump Ultimatum

July 15, 2026 at 1:54 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard 41 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2026/07/15/shutdown-fears-rise-after-trump-ultimatum/


“Senators in both parties say the odds are rising of another government shutdown in September after President Trump demanded that GOP leaders abolish the filibuster or face a spending showdown and another shutdown,” The Hill reports.

”Trump blindsided GOP leaders on Monday when he warned there could be another shutdown if Senate Republicans don’t abolish the filibuster.”
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Buckeyeblue

(6,545 posts)
3. Congress doesn't have to follow ultimatums
Wed Jul 15, 2026, 03:38 PM
4 hrs ago

They (Republicans) should impeach and convict him. That would deal with the threat he is making to the country.

But they (Republicans) won't do that because they are cowards.

themaguffin

(5,576 posts)
5. They won't end the filibuster. It benefits the GOP infinitely more than Democrats, even if dip shit is too stupid to...
Wed Jul 15, 2026, 03:44 PM
4 hrs ago

realize that. Not that he cares about the party outside of what it can do for him and his bank accounts.

Volaris

(11,885 posts)
6. Pffft lol...ok genius ditch the fillibuster, and watch us give
Wed Jul 15, 2026, 03:58 PM
4 hrs ago

The American People universal healthcare with 51 votes for valentines day.

patphil

(9,403 posts)
7. I think a September government shutdown would be perfect. A beautiful shutdown; the most beautiful shutddown ever.
Wed Jul 15, 2026, 05:09 PM
3 hrs ago

Volaris

(11,885 posts)
12. The last one ended because the airlines were raising hell...
Wed Jul 15, 2026, 06:47 PM
1 hr ago

So let's do that again, only this time with crude oil at 150 bucks a barrel.

Queso Delicioso

(212 posts)
9. That close to an election? Oh please do.
Wed Jul 15, 2026, 05:11 PM
3 hrs ago

This guy is such an imbecile, calling him an imbecile is an insult to imbeciles everywhere.

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