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Tammy Duckworth

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Tammy Duckworth is a United States Senator from Illinois, serving since January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented Illinois's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017. Duckworth is a veteran of the Iraq War, where she became the first female double amputee from the conflict, an experience that has shaped her advocacy for veterans and military families. She has been a strong proponent of healthcare reform, women's rights, and disability rights throughout her political career.

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  1. While families are struggling to afford groceries, gas, and rent, Trump is spending at least $900 million on his latest cosmetic project. Trump's priorities? Trump.6 sources2026commondreams.org
  2. From the numbing heartbreak of a record-long championship drought to the indescribable joy we all felt when the curse was broken on a rainy night in Cleveland, fans have cheered and cried for the Chicago Cubs for more than 150 seasons.4 sources2026duckworth.senate.gov
  3. Today’s news is devastating for the 2,500 skilled union workers impacted by the closure of the Tyson plant in Joslin, especially at a time when American families are struggling with the rising cost of living.2 sources2026duckworth.senate.gov
  4. As the proud daughter of an immigrant mother, I know that even though we may come from different countries, we may say different prayers and have different skin tones—we’re here as Americans because we love this nation, and our differences make us stronger.2 sources2026duckworth.senate.gov
  5. From the beginning, we’ve advocated for a plan that allowed Concourses D and E to be constructed together early in the project—a plan that would prioritize O’Hare’s growth on a steady but practical timeline.2 sources2026duckworth.senate.gov
  6. Now that United and American Airlines are on board with constructing this important terminal earlier, we’re eager to move forward with TAP by following the plan that preserves O’Hare’s world-class status and modernizes its terminals to meet the demand of travelers well into the future.2 sources2026duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 23, 2026

Gutting them to appease nuclear-armed Kim Jong-un is a grave mistake

en.yna.co.kr
Aug 23, 2026

When will Trump stop embracing dictators and alienating our allies?

en.yna.co.kr
Aug 22, 2026

From the beginning, we’ve advocated for a plan that allowed Concourses D and E to be constructed together early in the project—a plan that would prioritize O’Hare’s growth on a steady but practical timeline.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 22, 2026

Veterans, seniors and people with disabilities deserve to be able to move around their own homes and visit friends and family without worrying about architectural barriers.

schakowsky.house.gov
Aug 22, 2026

Now that United and American Airlines are on board with constructing this important terminal earlier, we’re eager to move forward with TAP by following the plan that preserves O’Hare’s world-class status and modernizes its terminals to…

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 21, 2026

As the proud daughter of an immigrant mother, I know that even though we may come from different countries, we may say different prayers and have different skin tones—we’re here as Americans because we love this nation, and our differences…

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 20, 2026

This situation was preventable, and the conditions aboard the Lincoln are nearly identical to the issues faced by the USS Ford when it conducted an extended deployment that ended earlier this year.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 20, 2026

In the coming weeks, we remain committed to supporting our union members during this transition and working with Tyson to ensure that they have access to resources that support their return to work.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 20, 2026

Today’s news is devastating for the 2,500 skilled union workers impacted by the closure of the Tyson plant in Joslin, especially at a time when American families are struggling with the rising cost of living.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 20, 2026

Denial and defensiveness are not acceptable responses. Congress and these families need accountability.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 20, 2026

Open-ended deployments driven by an open-ended war have real consequences for our servicemembers, and we are seeing those consequences now.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 20, 2026

Our sailors and Marines signed up to serve and to be treated with respect. They did not sign up to be kept at sea indefinitely with no announced return date and, by multiple accounts, without reliable food, hot water, or working plumbing.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 19, 2026

Donald Trump promised no new wars and lower costs. And yet, the cost of everything from diesel to fertilizer to key agricultural inputs continues to skyrocket while he’s focused on building a ballroom for his billionaire buddies.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 19, 2026

America has always depended on our nation’s farmers to grow the food and fuel we need, and I’m proud to advocate for them on both the national and international stage.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 19, 2026

Illinois’s farmers are essential to the strength of our state and our nation, and I will always fight to ensure they have the support they need to succeed.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 17, 2026

This is not leadership—this is sabotage of public health. And it must end, immediately.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 17, 2026

We demand that you immediately rescind these cancelations and ensure that the funding Congress appropriates to AHRQ is invested in health research in accordance with the law.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 15, 2026

Investments in our rail infrastructure are investments in our economy, making sure our rail network is safer, faster and more efficient for people and goods to get where they need to go.

durbin.senate.gov
Aug 14, 2026

“Today’s news is devastating for the 2,500 skilled union workers impacted by the closure of the Tyson plant in Joslin, especially at a time when American families are struggling with the rising cost of living. In the coming weeks, we…

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 14, 2026

The flying public deserves certainty that the air they breathe during their flight isn’t jeopardizing their health and safety.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 13, 2026

While families are struggling to afford groceries, gas, and rent, Trump is spending at least $900 million on his latest cosmetic project. Trump's priorities? Trump.

commondreams.org
Aug 13, 2026

Senate Democrats continue to support the full repeal of Republicans’ disastrous Medicaid cuts and stand united in calling on the Trump Administration to withdraw this harmful rule.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 13, 2026

The Trump Administration’s definition of medical frailty far exceeds what is outlined in the law itself and creates additional onerous barriers for both patients and states.

duckworth.senate.gov

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