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Senator Durbin addresses rising concerns over child exploitation online
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled "Children’s Safety in the Digital Era: Strengthening Protections and Addressing Legal Gaps."
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Senators aim to reintroduce act targeting online child sexual abuse material
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Josh Hawley have announced plans to reintroduce the STOP CSAM Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at combating the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online.
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Senator raises concerns over Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director
Ahead of the procedural vote on Kash Patel's nomination as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin expressed serious concerns regarding Patel's suitability for the role.
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Senators propose raising minimum age for buying assault weapons
On the seventh anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth from Illinois have joined Senator Alex Padilla in introducing a bill to raise the minimum age for purchasing assault weapons and...
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Senate Democrats urge DOJ IG probe into dropped charges against NYC mayor
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, alongside other Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats, has requested an investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael Horowitz into Attorney General Pam Bondi and Acting Deputy...
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Senate judiciary committee examines nominations amid concerns over DOJ politicization
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, representing Illinois and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, made an opening statement during a hearing for Justice Department executive nominees.
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Senate Judiciary Committee questions Trump's nominee Todd Blanche
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin questioned Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's nominee for Deputy Attorney General, during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
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Kash Patel accused of directing purge at FBI amid nomination scrutiny
In a recent Senate floor speech, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin disclosed allegations from multiple whistleblowers suggesting that Kash Patel, nominated by President Donald Trump for Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),...
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Senator Durbin criticizes Trump's pardons for January 6 insurrectionists
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin recently addressed the Senate floor, focusing on crimes committed by individuals involved in the January 6th insurrection.
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Senator Durbin criticizes AG Bondi's DOJ task force initiative
In a recent Senate floor speech, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin expressed his concerns about Attorney General Pam Bondi's actions, which he believes undermine the Department of Justice's integrity.
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Senate judiciary reviews Kash Patel's controversial FBI director nomination
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin delivered an opening statement during a Senate Judiciary Committee executive meeting concerning the nomination of Kash Patel to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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Durbin raises concerns after meeting Trump's deputy attorney general nominee
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has expressed concerns following a meeting with Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee for Deputy U.S. Attorney General.
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Senate Democrats seek further review on Kash Patel's FBI nomination
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, along with other Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats, has addressed a letter to Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley concerning Kash Patel's nomination to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation...
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Senator Durbin opposes Pam Bondi's nomination as Attorney General
In a recent Senate floor speech, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin expressed his opposition to Pam Bondi's nomination as Attorney General by President Trump.
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Senate committee discusses accountability for social media in fentanyl crisis
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, engaged with witnesses during a hearing titled “The Poisoning of America: Fentanyl, its Analogues, and the Need for Permanent Class...
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Senator Durbin addresses fentanyl crisis at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, a prominent figure in the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed the pressing issue of fentanyl during a recent hearing titled "The Poisoning of America: Fentanyl, its Analogues, and the Need for Permanent...
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Senate Democrats question DOJ-FBI leadership changes under Trump administration
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has spearheaded a series of letters addressed to key figures in the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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New bill aims to curb U.S.-Mexico gun trafficking
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin and U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro have introduced the Stop Arming Cartels Act, a legislative effort aimed at reducing firearms trafficking from the United States to Mexican drug cartels.
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Grassley and Durbin announce new Senate Judiciary Subcommittees for 119th Congress
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley have announced the formation, leadership, and membership of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittees for the 119th Congress.
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Durbin questions Pam Bondi's ability to serve as independent attorney general
In a recent Senate floor speech, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin expressed concerns about Pam Bondi, President Trump's nominee for Attorney General.