President Trump on Tuesday called for a “good shutdown” in September to fix the “mess” in government, reports The Hill. Trump also expressed frustration that legislation needs 60 votes in the Senate because of the filibuster, saying it would be necessary to elect more Republicans or “change the rules.”

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