Trump demands Democratic concessions to end government shutdown amid policy debates
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President Trump blames Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown, which is nearing a record length, and refuses to negotiate, asserting that Democrats need to vote to end it. He criticizes Obamacare and suggests ending the filibuster to gain more legislative power, while offering no specific plan to resolve the shutdown or healthcare issues.
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