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Dick Durbin

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Richard Durbin, commonly known as Dick Durbin, is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Illinois since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held various leadership roles, including Senate Majority Whip. Durbin has been a prominent advocate for issues such as healthcare reform, immigration policy, and gun control. He has also played a significant role in negotiations on budget and appropriations matters in the Senate.

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Jul 24, 2026

For 150 years, the Chicago Cubs have been the heart of our great city. For 150 years, they have brought millions of fans together from across the world to all chant ‘Go, Cubs, Go!’

duckworth.senate.gov
Jul 24, 2026

It is unacceptable that the government’s top law enforcement agency, the FBI, has reportedly chosen to ignore its mission to enforce the law and instead does the White House’s bidding.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 24, 2026

Ms. Westercamp tried to delete her old tweets so we wouldn’t see them on the [Senate Judiciary] Committee but she failed.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 24, 2026

For the President to give a blanket pardon to these individuals is something you cannot explain to the American people.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 24, 2026

[Republicans] owe it to him to tell his story under oath and [Republicans] refused to [bring him before the Committee]. The conclusion I draw is that they are afraid of what he has to say… would you comment on it?

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 24, 2026

As is the case with many of President Trump’s judicial nominees in his second term, his pick to fill a vacancy on [CIT], Kara Westercamp, was tapped because of her loyalty to the man who nominated her, instead of her loyalty to the law.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 24, 2026

Everything we heard from Todd Blanche at his hearing last week—and in his responses to written questions—indicates that, if confirmed as Attorney General, Blanche will continue to serve the interest of Donald Trump, not the American people.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 24, 2026

Every meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee has a necessary starting point and today was no exception. Before we can talk about anything else, we have to talk about Jack Smith. Jack Smith is the political punching bag of the Senate…

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 23, 2026

We cannot return to a time when people with disabilities were denied basic civil rights, ripped away from their families, and institutionalized against their will.

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Jul 23, 2026

I want to add to the chorus that violence is unacceptable.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 23, 2026

DHS quickly rushed to claim that both shootings were justified, without any body-worn camera footage or any serious investigation.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 23, 2026

he 'will continue to serve the interests of Donald Trump, not the American people'

iowacapitaldispatch.com
Jul 23, 2026

We have the bipartisan starting point, the PROMISE Act—I want to see, I hope, a bipartisan vote to set up that procedure when we return in September [or] October of this year so that we get something done and give peace of mind to the…

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 23, 2026

If they [the Republican majority] believe Social Security is important enough to make it a priority, let’s put it on the legislative agenda when we return this year.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 23, 2026

The President can’t produce it. It doesn’t exist…

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Jul 23, 2026

No pilot or air traffic controller should be pushed out of their job because they unknowingly took a barred medication, especially as staffing shortages continue to persist at airports across the country, endangering our skies.

duckworth.senate.gov
Jul 23, 2026

The longer Congress waits to act on Social Security, the more expensive it will be [and] the more difficult the policy choices will be.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 23, 2026

The integration mandate has transformed the lives of countless Americans with disabilities by expanding access to community living, employment, education, and self-determination.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 22, 2026

At a time when the American people are demanding more transparency and answers, the Administration gives us less.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 22, 2026

These changes raise serious legal concerns. They were made without advance notice to the public, leaving many noncitizens who had been complying with the law unsure of the basis under which these fees could be assessed and unsure of how to…

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 22, 2026

Her offensive, inflammatory, juvenile social media posts demonstrate she lacks the independence, maturity, and temperament to be a judge.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 22, 2026

It is a disgrace that Senate Republicans are moving forward on this nomination while Senator McConnell is still in the hospital and so soon after Senator Graham’s passing.

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Jul 22, 2026

Child marriage overwhelmingly affects underage girls who are married to adult men, often with dire consequences for their life outcomes.

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Jul 22, 2026

Roughly a year ago, President Trump made good on his ‘MASS DEPORTATION NOW!’ promise.

durbin.senate.gov
Jul 22, 2026

Survivors deserve more than that type of flip comment. They deserve a DOJ committed to ensuring that it’ll never happen again. They deserve an Attorney General who treats them with respect and compassion.

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