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Shutdown fears rise as Trump, Democrats gird for September showdown
Rising fears of a government shutdown in September emerged after President Trump warned GOP leaders that Senate Republicans must abolish the filibuster to avoid a spending showdown. Trump's unexpected demand threatened another shutdown if the filibuster remains unchanged.
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