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Senate Filibuster Should Be Ended to Pass DHS Funding Bill, Says Sen. Ron Johnson

Sen. Ron Johnson calls for ending the Senate filibuster to resolve the DHS funding fight, labeling the chamber as 'broken'.

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., says the Senate is 'broken' and calls for ending the filibuster in a dispute over DHS funding, suggesting Republicans move to eliminate the filibuster as lawmakers face off on the issue. The move comes as the Senate struggles with deepening divisions over its procedures and rules. If successful, it would give the majority party greater control over legislation. Johnson's comments come amid ongoing tensions between Democrats and Republicans over the Department of Homeland Security funding fight.

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