Summary
President Donald Trump is speaking in Miami to business leaders and global athletes about his economic achievements. His speech follows recent Democratic wins in state elections, where economic worries were key voter concerns. Trump is addressing a government shutdown and calling for changes to Senate rules to end it.
Key Facts
- President Trump is speaking in Miami to mark the anniversary of his second election win.
- Democrats recently won elections in several states, with the economy as a major issue for voters.
- Trump told GOP senators that a 36-day government shutdown hurt Republicans in the elections.
- Trump suggested ending the filibuster rule in the Senate to stop the shutdown.
- A Republican senator noted the filibuster change Trump suggested would not happen.
- The government shutdown is causing cuts to federal programs and delaying flights.
- Democrats want to meet with Trump during the shutdown, but he wants the government reopened first.
- The U.S. Supreme Court is examining Trump's tariff policies, important to his economic plans.
