Summary
Senator Markwayne Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican, believes the current U.S. government shutdown will likely end after upcoming Tuesday elections, potentially reopening by Wednesday or Thursday. The shutdown has stopped crucial services like SNAP payments and affected many federal workers. President Trump has suggested eliminating the Senate filibuster rule to resolve the shutdown.
Key Facts
- The U.S. federal government has been shut down since October 1.
- Senator Mullin estimates the shutdown could end shortly after elections on Tuesday.
- Important elections include races in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia.
- SNAP benefits, aiding about 42 million Americans, are on hold during the shutdown.
- Many federal employees are not being paid, and some have had to find second jobs.
- President Trump suggests removing the filibuster to end the shutdown.
- The filibuster is a Senate rule allowing extended debate unless 60 votes can end it.
- A judge highlighted the issue by noting the emergency need for SNAP benefits.
