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Senate Judiciary questions FBI nominee Kash Patel on J6 choir and conspiracy theory
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin questioned Kash Patel, the nominee for FBI Director, during a nomination hearing about his involvement with the "J6 choir" and his views on political violence.
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Durbin opposes advancing Pam Bondi as Attorney General
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, a key member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has cast a vote against advancing Pam Bondi's nomination as Attorney General.
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Senate Democrats seek special counsel report on Kash Patel ahead of FBI nomination
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, alongside Senator Adam Schiff and other Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has formally requested access to specific materials from Acting Attorney General James McHenry.
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Senate Republicans reject resolution condemning Trump's pardons of January 6 rioters
In a recent address to the Senate, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin urged his colleagues to support a resolution introduced by Senator Patty Murray.
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Senators demand explanation from Trump on dismissal of 18 Inspectors General
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Chuck Grassley have formally requested an explanation from President Donald Trump regarding his recent decision to dismiss Inspectors General (IGs) from 18 federal offices.
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Senator Durbin criticizes Trump's immigration policies as ineffective and unconstitutional
In a recent speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin criticized executive actions taken by President Donald Trump during his first week in office.
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Durbin seeks documents on FBI nominee Kash Patel's alleged involvement in hostage recovery
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin has requested documents related to alleged misconduct by Kash Patel, the nominee for Director of the FBI.
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Durbin criticizes Trump's dismissal of multiple independent inspectors general
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin has issued a statement regarding the recent actions taken by President Donald Trump, who has dismissed at least 12 independent inspectors general from various federal agencies.
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Durbin opposes Kristi Noem's nomination as Secretary of Homeland Security
Ahead of the confirmation vote for Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin expressed his concerns on the Senate floor and voted against her nomination.
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Senator Durbin releases report on inadequate care at border protection facilities
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has released an interim staff report detailing findings from a lengthy investigation into medical care at U.S. Customs and Border...
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Durbin criticizes Trump's pardons for January 6th insurrectionists
In a recent Senate floor speech, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin expressed strong opposition to President Trump's decision to pardon individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol insurrection.
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Durbin criticizes failed 'Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin expressed his opposition to the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" following a Senate vote where the bill failed to advance.
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Senator Durbin criticizes Kash Patel's nomination as FBI Director
In a recent Senate speech, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin expressed strong opposition to President Donald Trump's nomination of Kash Patel as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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Durbin opposes Kash Patel as Trump's nominee for FBI director
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin has expressed strong opposition to President Donald Trump's nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel.
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Durbin criticizes proposed abortion act ahead of Roe v. Wade anniversary
Ahead of the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin criticized the Republicans' Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
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Trump pardons January 6th insurrectionists including those assaulting police
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin has expressed strong disapproval following President Donald Trump's decision to grant pardons and commutations to individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Durbin criticizes Trump’s executive orders affecting immigration and Capitol riot pardons
In a recent Senate floor speech, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin expressed strong opposition to executive actions taken by President Donald Trump at the start of his second term.
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Durbin criticizes Senate's approval of Laken Riley Act
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin expressed his disappointment following the Senate's approval of the Laken Riley Act.
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Durbin supports Biden's commutation of sentences for non-violent drug offenders
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin has expressed his support following President Joe Biden's decision to commute the sentences of nearly 2,500 individuals convicted of non-violent drug offenses.
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Durbin comments on Biden's recognition of ERA ratification
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a statement following President Biden's recent announcement regarding the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).