Senate won’t touch filibuster to end shutdown, Thune says

Politico.com - For more and to sign up click here Senate Majority Leader John Thune shot down speculation that Republicans would deploy the so-called nuclear option to break the funding stalemate. The idea has gained traction on social media, particularly among Democrats who already support getting rid of the 60-vote threshold needed for legislation. But it found a new footing when a sliver of GOP lawmakers —…