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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 ...
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton first major Democrat to declare bid for retiring Dick Durbin’s Senate seat
Juliana Stratton, who has served as Illinois’ lieutenant governor, has been public about her interest in Dick Durbin’s seat.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton becomes first major Democrat to launch Senate bid to replace Durbin
Stratton’s announcement in an early morning video comes just a day after Sen. Dick Durbin announced he’s stepping down from ...
'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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Whip watch: Dick Durbin gives tearful goodbye as Dem power play begins for No. 2 Senate spot
Senators Brian Schatz, Patty Murray and Sheldon Whitehouse could be considered potential successors for Senate Minority Whip ...