Sen. Fetterman flips on campaign promise, backs filibuster

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman has reversed his position on the filibuster. During his 2022 campaign, Fetterman promised to work toward the elimination of the filibuster. However, he has now changed his stance, stating that he currently views the filibuster as a necessary component of the legislative process. This shift marks a departure from his previous campaign commitments regarding the removal of this specific procedural tool within the United States Senate's operational framework.