Dick Durbin
The latest on U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. A Democrat, he was elected to represent Illinois in the U.S. Senate in 1997. He has served in a number of leadership positions in the U.S. Senate, including Senate Majority Whip. He previously represented Illinois's 11th congressional district from 1983 to 1997.
Sen. Dick Durbin Says Claims of Massive Voter Fraud Are 'Ruse'
Durbin referred to the firm Cyber Ninjas, which conducted the recent "audit" in Arizona, as "the Ninja Turtles" while dismissing GOP claims of massive fraud.
Durbin Says Trump's Process to Interfere in Election 'Leading Up' to Coup
The Senate Majority Whip described the pressure that Trump allegedly placed on ex-Acting AG Jeffrey Rosen as "very real" and "very specific."
Durbin Praises Jeffrey Rosen for Testimony, Withstanding Trump Pressure
Former Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of the panel's investigation into efforts by Trump and his allies to interfere in the 2020 election results.
Laura Ingraham Doubles Down on Anti—Vaccine Claims: 'Experimental Drug'
The Fox News host made the claim while responding to criticism from Senator Dick Durbin, who called her and colleague Tucker Carslon "anti-vaxx quacks."
Tucker Carlson Slams Durban After Senator Called Him 'Anti-Vaxx Quack'
"Durbin and hacks like [Dr. Anthony] Fauci persist in pretending that anyone who has questions is somehow a right-wing ideologue, and that's a lie," Tucker Carlson said on Monday.
Dick Durbin Says Passing Massive Immigration Reform Is 'Very Difficult'
The House will vote on two specific pieces of immigration reform—a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and protections for farm workers—in separate bills this week.
Dick Durbin Sides With Progressives, Breaks With Biden on Ending Filibuster
"If enough members in the Senate agree, we'll change the rules," the Senate Majority Whip said.
GOP Senators Urge Congress to Probe Andrew Cuomo's Nursing Home Scandal
Republican senators want to schedule hearings for the Cuomo administration's alleged withholding of the number of nursing home COVID-19 deaths.
12 Senators Will Serve as Impeachment Trial Jurors for a Third Time
Just over two decades ago, a dozen senators were already serving in the Senate during former President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial.
76% of Young People, Compared to 53% of Seniors, Back a $15 Minimum Wage
If the increase is successful, it would mark the first increase in the federal minimum wage in 12 years.
Lindsey Graham Refuses Merrick Garland Hearing, Blames Trump Impeachment
"Democrats do not get to score political points in an unprecedented act of political theater on one hand while also trying to claim the mantle of good government on the other," Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) wrote to incoming chairman Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.).
Senator Dick Durbin Confirms Discussions Underway to Pass $15 Minimum Wage
However, Democrats face several procedural hurdles to successfully pass the measure into law without GOP assistance.
Biden Confirmations, Stimulus Package Top Priorities for Democrats
Majority Whip Dick Durbin said Biden's COVID relief package is "really important" in part because of the money that's allocated for vaccinations.
Bipartisan Group of Senators Denounces GOP Objections to Election Results
"Further attempts to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the 2020 Presidential election are contrary to the clearly expressed will of the American people," the group of Republican, Democratic and independent lawmakers said.
McConnell Shoots Down Democrats' Attempts to Revive $2,000 Stimulus Checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell again rejected a plan backed by Democrats and President Donald Trump to bump up the latest round of stimulus checks for Americans to $2,000 on Thursday, as the Senate works through the new year.
Senate Minority Whip Predicts Biden to Have 'Little' Impact on Judiciary
"If the last two years of the Obama administration were any indication, they'll freeze them out," Durbin said during an interview with Politico. "Hope springs eternal, but I believe in history."
Senator Durbin Wants to Replace Feinstein as Top Dem on Judiciary Committee
"The to-do list for the Senate Judiciary Committee is long, and of critical importance to the future progress of our country," Senator Dick Durbin said Monday.
Durbin and Booker Point to How History Will Look at Impeachment Trial
"History has its eyes on us," Booker said on ABC News. "How are we going to operate?"
New York & Utah Announce First Vaping Deaths Within 24 Hours of Each Other
The day before a New York teenager died, an appellate court blocked a state ban on fruity flavored nicotine products that attract teenage and young adult buyers.
Senator Leads Campaign to Reinstate Missing Springfield TV Weatherman
The meteorologist has not appeared on air since his diatribe against the use of Code Red alerts went viral.
Calls Mount From Democrats for William Barr's Resignation After Testimony
The attorney general labeled the controversy he's found himself enveloped in as "mind-bendingly bizarre."
Omar: Conservatives 'Helped Feed' Monsters Attacking Mosques, Synagogues
"Many of the people who are targeting the Jewish community for anti-Semitism are also targeting the Muslim community in Islamophobia," Representative Ilhan Omar said.
Senator Calls Synagogue Shooting 'Domestic Terrorism'
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders pushed back against such criticism, saying President Donald Trump "has condemned not only this act, but all acts of evil and hatred and racism and bigotry."
What Is H.R. 1? House Vote Passes, Senate Hopes Grim
"It ends the dominance of big, dark, special interest money in politics and it empowers small donors and the grassroots," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on the steps of the Capitol.
Jared Kushner Prison Reform Bill Delay Causes Worry
Jared Kushner's decision to press forward with prison reform separate from sentencing reform has led to pushback on Capitol Hill.
Durbin: Democrats Are 'Moving On' From Hillary Clinton
The Senator made the comments during an interview with 'Fox News Sunday's' Chris Wallace.
Sheriff Clarke: Only Trump Cares About Black People
The controversial former sheriff's remarks comes after President Donald Trump's crude remarks on African nations last week.
Trump Sharing Classified Intel is 'Reckless': Dems
The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee added that "risking sources and methods is inexcusable."
Sanders, Warren Given Senate Leadership Roles
Their appointments are a nod to the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
