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Perhaps. Senators really like the filibuster since it gives each one of them a lot more individual power. They'll probably just remove it as needed for their high priority areas.
You can't remove it as needed, IIRC. It has to be removed at the start of a new session when you are agreeing on the rules for the session. It's an all or nothing thing.
If they control the floor they can do whatever they want. Who will stop them, the SCOTUS? What checks exist if they control the POTUS and SCOTUS?