Back in the minority and seeking to stonewall President Donald Trump, Senate Democrats have transitioned into the latest phase of their love-hate relationship with the filibuster.

Democrats launched their third legislative filibuster of the new Congress Monday evening, denying Republicans the required 60 votes to advance legislation that would bar transgender athletes from women’s sports.

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