US government shutdown nearing record for longest in history as Trump delays food benefits to millions - US politics live

Republicans claim US president desperate to end shutdown, which has now entered 33rd dayThe president has, once again, called for lawmakers to abolish the filibuster, as the government shutdown continues, and is set to enter its 34th day.A reminder that this is the 60-vote threshold needed in the Senate to end debate on a bill, and a bring the legislation to the floor for a vote.