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Trump's ex-lawyer all set for confirmation as US attorney general
The appointment of Todd Blanche as US attorney general sparked criticism from Democrats, with Senator Dick Durbin saying, "the attorney general is supposed to be the people's lawyer. Mr Blanche continues to operate as the president's personal lawyer." Read More
Durbin accuses Todd Blanche of lying under oath
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) accused Todd Blanche of perjury Tuesday as Republicans prepared to advance his nomination for attorney general. Read More
Anthony Fauci an 'Example of American Excellence' Who 'Deserves an Apology'
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) believes that Anthony Fauci is an "example of American excellence" who "deserves an apology." Read More
As Dick Durbin prepares to leave Senate, fight for DREAM Act persists
With less than six months left in his legislative career, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is coming to terms with the idea that the DREAM Act — what he describes as his “most important” piece of legislation — will not become law. Read More
Durbin, Foster decry legal services funding halt for immigrant children
Many immigrant children who arrived in the U.S. without parents are losing their legal representation, Dick Durbin and Bill Foster said. Read More
Durbin and Duckworth question FAA flight caps at O’Hare
Illinois U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are pushing back on the federal government’s decision to limit flights at O’Hare International Airport for more than a year. Read More
Durbin: U.S. Delays $400 Million in Ukraine Military Aid Until 2029
The White House is withholding $400 million in military aid for Ukraine that was approved by Congress, according to Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL). The funding, allocated by lawmakers in January, will not be available until at least fiscal year 2029, Durbin said during a Senate hearing on Wednesday, July 22. [1] Durbin stated that the […] Read More
Todd Blanche Denies Telling Democrats He ‘Made A Mistake’ With Trump’s Slush Fund
Except Sens. Dick Durbin and Richard Blumenthal say the acting attorney general told them directly he shouldn’t have created the $1.8 billion fund. Read More
Student-Loan Borrowers Get Renewed Effort to Prevent Unaffordable Debt
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Dick Durbin reintroduced a bill that would strengthen college accreditation and prevent unmanageable student debt. Read More
Dick Durbin offers to meet Angel Mom who says officials ignored her
Dick Durbin offered to meet with Angel Mom Jennifer Bos after she said elected officials have 'completely ignored' victims of illegal immigration during Todd Blanche's hearing. Read More
'Hard to Imagine' U.S. Should Support Netanyahu's 'Extremes'
On Thursday's broadcast of "CNN News Central," Senate Minority Whip Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) responded to many House Democrats voting against aid for | Clips Read More
New Social Security proposal: Facing $500 a month cuts, lawmakers propose bipartisan plan
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., announced this week the Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Maintaining Income Security for Everyone, or PROMISE, Act. Read More
Dick Durbin accuses Todd Blanche of shielding Trump's crypto empire
Dick Durbin accused Todd Blanche of weakening DOJ crypto enforcement while Trump’s digital asset businesses expanded. Read More
Sen. Durbin, Blanche have a back and forth about if he will meet with Epstein victims
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin got into a back and forth with Todd Blanche during his confirmation hearing about whether or not he would meet with Epstein victims. Read More
Chuck Grassley Raises Concerns Over Kash Patel's Spending
Rep. Jamie Raskin and Sen. Dick Durbin confirmed Thursday that they’d launched an investigation into Patel’s use of public resources. Read More
Sen. Dick Durbin says Trump wisely pushed NATO allies to spend more
Sen. Dick Durbin says President Trump 'wisely' asked NATO allies to spend more on defense. The top Democrat is in Turkey as part of a congressional delegation for the 2026 summit. Read More
Platner's 'Viability as a Candidate' Being Questioned by Leaders 'Speaks for Itself', 'Reached a Tipping Point'
During an interview with CBS News on Tuesday, Senate Minority Whip Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) said that he didn't know a lot about the new allegations | Clips Read More
Trump 'Wisely' Called for NATO to Spend More on Defense, Not 'Unreasonable Ask'
During an interview with CBS News on Tuesday, Senate Minority Whip Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) stated that President Donald Trump has "wisely" called for NATO | Clips Read More
Dick Durbin: It’s time for a constitutional amendment to protect the right to vote
"As America celebrates her 250th birthday, we should recommit to the values this nation was founded on and advance measures to push back against voter suppression efforts by this president," Durbin writes. Read More
'The Republican Party Is Split Into Pieces'
Wednesday on MS NOW's "The Beat," Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) claimed the Republican Party was currently "split into pieces." | Clips Read More