Trump Urges GOP to End Government Shutdown
President Trump has called on Senate Republicans to end the ongoing government shutdown by eliminating the Senate filibuster. The shutdown has now extended into its 37th day, making it the longest in U.S. history.
Earlier in the week, some Democrats showed interest in negotiating a resolution, but their recent election victories have strengthened their stance to maintain their position. President Trump acknowledged that the shutdown negatively impacted Republicans in the recent elections.
Senate and Shutdown Context
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) spoke to reporters during a news conference on November 5, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
The government shutdown record was broken on November 5, 2025, reaching its 36th day, surpassing all previous closures.
SCOTUS Reviews Tariffs Case
The Supreme Court has heard arguments concerning President Trump's authority to impose tariffs but has yet to issue a ruling. Trump based the tariffs on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (1977), a law that grants the president economic control during emergencies.
The key legal question is whether this statute gives the president broad power to impose tariffs on imports from countries worldwide.
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Author's Summary
President Trump pushes Republicans to end the longest government shutdown while the Supreme Court debates the legality of his tariffs under a 1977 emergency law.