The government shutdown has reached its 36th day, the longest in U.S. history, as President Donald Trump pressures Republicans to end the Senate filibuster in order to reopen the government.

"It's time for Republicans to do what they have to do, and that's terminate the filibuster. It's the only way you can do it," Trump told senators Wednesday at the White House .

The filibuster is a Senate rule that requires 60 votes to advance most legislation. Ending the filibuster would allow Republicans to pass a bill with a simple majority, but several Republicans warn that when Democrats are in power, they'd be able to do the same thing.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said after breakfast at the White House, "It's just not happening."

The president also said the shutdown was a "big f

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