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The Dick Durbin Bellwether
Will Democratic voters react to Trump by going even further left?
Dick Durbin Asked Point Blank: Did The ‘Trump Administration Play Into Your Decision’ To Retire?
During a press briefing on Thursday, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) was asked if the Trump Administration was a factor in his decision to retire in 2026.
Durbin retirement paves way for more combative Senate Judiciary panel
The decision by Durbin, the Judiciary Committee's top Democrat, to retire opens the door for a more liberal replacement like ...
Dick Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, won't seek re-election
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, the second-ranking Senate Democrat, is retiring after 30 years of service. The powerful ...
Sens. Durbin, Schmitt, Rep. Ann Wagner to attend Pope Francis' funeral
ST. LOUIS — Two senators who represent the Bi-State will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome this weekend. Senators ...
In His Springfield Backyard, Dick Durbin Reflects on His Decision Not to Run for Another Senate Term
Standing on his backyard deck Thursday – the same place where he declared his 1996 candidacy for U.S. Senate – Illinois’ ...
Illinois lt. governor launches bid for Durbin seat
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) became the first major Democrat on Thursday to announce a bid for retiring Sen. Dick ...
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Booker won’t run to be #2 Senate Democrat
Senator Cory Booker will not run to succeed retiring Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) as Senate Democratic Whip, his caucus’s ...
'Biden effect' hits the Senate: Wave of retirements clears path for younger Dems
The so-called "Biden effect" appears to be a factor in congressional longevity after Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill.
President Trump signs executive orders focused on education; 12 states sue over Trump's tariffs
Trump signed several executive orders in the Oval Office today focused on education, some continuing the administration's ...