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Alternet.orgMar 16, 2026Opinion

Trump's huge mistakes could mean Republicans losing the Senate

Senator Ted Budd expressed hesitation about killing the filibuster, citing concerns over the long-term protections it provides to North Carolinians.

Trump's huge mistakes could mean Republicans losing the Senate
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President Trump is pressuring Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE Act by eliminating the filibuster, a move that some GOP lawmakers fear could backfire by disenfranchising voters and stripping their own legislative power if they lose the 2026 midterms.

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