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Senate Debate Rules Spark Legal and Political Scrutiny
Legal fellow Thomas Jipping argues that President Trump's push to abolish extended debate via the nuclear option endangers the Senate’s traditional role as a check on government power. The move is seen as a significant shift in legislative procedure.
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The Hill
Senior legal fellow Thomas Jipping argues that President Trump's push to abolish extended debate via the nuclear option threatens the Senate's traditional role as a check on government power and risks permanent partisan instability.
2026-09-16 15:30 UTC