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Senate Democrats challenge Trump's immigrant transfers to Guantánamo
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, alongside other Democratic leaders from the Senate Judiciary and Appropriations Committees, has issued a letter to President Trump denouncing his administration's transfer of immigrants from the United...
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Durbin introduces bill granting temporary guest status to Ukrainians in US
On the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin introduced a bill to grant temporary guest status to Ukrainians already in the United States.
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Durbin files amendments ahead of vote on GOP budget bill
Ahead of a significant Senate vote, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin has filed several amendments to the Republicans' reconciliation budget bill.
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Durbin criticizes Senate confirmation of Kash Patel as new FBI Director
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, representing Illinois and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has expressed his disapproval following the confirmation of Kash Patel as Director of the Federal Bureau of...
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Senate Judiciary Democrats criticize DOJ's replacement of ethics official
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, alongside fellow Democrats from the Senate Judiciary Committee, has expressed strong disapproval of a recent decision by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
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Durbin calls for accountability of tech firms in online fentanyl sales
During a recent executive business meeting, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin addressed the need to hold social media companies accountable for their role in online fentanyl sales.
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Durbin criticizes Trump administration's actions on rule of law
At a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin expressed concern over actions by the Trump Administration that he believes undermine the rule of law.
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Senator Durbin opposes Kash Patel's nomination as FBI Director
In a recent Senate floor speech, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin voiced strong opposition to the nomination of Kash Patel as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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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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Senate committee discusses legal gaps in children's digital safety
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned witnesses during a hearing titled “Children’s Safety in the Digital Era: Strengthening Protections and Addressing Legal Gaps.”...
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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).