Some GOP senators defend filibuster over voter ID bill

President Donald Trump has explicitly called for Senate Republicans to eliminate the legislative filibuster to facilitate the passage of a comprehensive voter ID bill. Despite this pressure from the president, several GOP senators continue to defend the filibuster. Meanwhile, in Washington, Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Lisa Murkowski questioned Department of the Interior Secretary Douglas Burgum on May 21, 2025, during a session held at the Dirksen Senate Office Building regarding interior and environment agencies.