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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 4, 2026

With DACA, Juan had been a contributing member of our country for years and then President Trump was elected to a second term. Everything changed.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 4, 2026

Year after year, I’m proud to travel to the Indo-Pacific and make it clear that the U.S. is invested in working together, tackling shared challenges and building a safer, stronger future for all of us.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 4, 2026

Thanks to the outrage of the American people and hard-fought challenges by Senate Democrats, Senate Republicans finally gave up on funding Trump’s billionaire ballroom for now.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 3, 2026

We can expect droves of other January 6 insurrectionists to also seek these cash rewards, even those who have continued to threaten our communities by committing more crimes…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 3, 2026

I’ll also note that, as part of that settlement, the IRS is permanently barred from auditing past tax returns of President Trump, his family, and related companies.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 3, 2026

While American families are struggling to afford gas for their cars, put food on their tables, pay their utility bills, thanks to Trump’s tariffs and war of choice in Iran, the President wants to hand lofty payouts to his political buddies…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 3, 2026

Seante Democrats will continue to fight this unprecedented and unacceptable $1.8 billion slush fund for January 6 insurrectionists and Trump loyalists.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 3, 2026

Secretary Rubio wants to make even more budget cuts to our State Department and further undermine our diplomatic apparatus—the tools and professionals that are critical for not only preventing crises before they begin.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 3, 2026

Today is June 1, the arbitrary deadline President Trump imposed on congressional Republicans to send their partisan funding bill to his desk for signature.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 3, 2026

Andrew Boutros’s time as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois has been riddled with chaos, deep internal dysfunction, and alleged misconduct. He must resign, and there must be an open, transparent, and nonpartisan…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 3, 2026

When Rosecrance told me that they wanted to construct a new Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center to be readily accessible and provide emergency mental health care for those in crisis, I said, ‘sign me up,’

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 3, 2026

Illinoisans deserve to have quality, accessible health care. These grants are bringing much needed resources to the community health centers, counties, and non-profits that are providing their patients with the treatments and preventative…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 3, 2026

I secured a $1 million earmark to help bring this new triage center to life. It may be modest in size, but its impact will be felt by thousands of residents in the region.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 3, 2026

There are more than 3,000 licensed attorneys in the state of Montana. You would believe that the White House, in finding a federal judge for a lifetime appointment, would be able to find one among those with experience.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 3, 2026

Andrew Boutros’s time as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois has been riddled with chaos, deep internal dysfunction, and alleged misconduct. He must resign, and there must be an open, transparent, and nonpartisan…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 3, 2026

Ms. Lane is not remotely qualified to serve as a district court judge in the federal system. That is not my opinion—that is the official finding by the American Bar Association.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 3, 2026

Investing in our world-renowned medical institutions and research facilities is critical in helping ensure high quality health care for all Illinoisans.

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