Dick Durbin

Rep. Jamie Raskin calls for an investigation into U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros over alleged misconduct in the Broadview Six case, which involved grand jury tampering and due process violations. The scandal has drawn criticism from local and national Democratic officials, with demands for accountability.

A $22 million federal grant will replace over 650 lead water pipes in Austin, announced by Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin. The funding aims to address Austin's high concentration of lead service lines, which pose significant health risks, particularly for children and pregnant women.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that Camp East Montana, an immigrant detention center in Texas, wasted millions in federal funding and failed to meet safety standards. The facility, operated by the Department of Defense and ICE, faced issues including tuberculosis cases, detainee deaths, and a $1.3 billion contract that led to significant financial waste.

A federal report found mismanagement at ICE's Camp East Montana in Texas led to unsafe conditions, three detainee deaths, and millions in wasted funds. Issues included inadequate medical care, a tuberculosis outbreak, and contractor failures, prompting ICE to replace the facility's operator.

A federal report found mismanagement at ICE's Camp East Montana facility in Texas led to unsafe conditions, detainee deaths, and millions in wasted funds. The GAO report highlighted inadequate medical care, security failures, and a tuberculosis outbreak linked to contractor negligence, with the DHS replacing the facility's contractor.

A government watchdog report found preventable deaths, tuberculosis cases, and millions in wasted federal funds at Camp East Montana, an immigrant detention center in Texas operated by the Department of Defense and ICE. The $1.3 billion contract for the facility led to financial waste, with payments made for services during periods of no detainee presence, and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit over inhumane conditions.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that Camp East Montana, an immigrant detention center in Texas, wasted millions in federal funding and failed to meet safety standards. The facility, constructed on a military base, faced tuberculosis cases, detainee deaths, and legal challenges over inhumane conditions, with a $1.3 billion contract criticized for inefficiency and waste.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces mounting scrutiny over allegations including a Nazi tattoo, communist affiliations, and past misconduct. Republican senators criticize him openly while many Democratic senators avoid commenting, with some stating the decision should be left to Maine voters.

Republican senators are criticizing Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner over allegations including a Nazi tattoo, communist affiliations, and inappropriate behavior, while many Democratic senators avoid commenting. New York Times reports detail claims from ex-partners alleging harmful fantasies and awareness of the tattoo's Nazi symbolism.

U.S. Senate Democrats and police officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection opposed the Trump administration’s $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The fund, part of a deal after Trump dropped an IRS lawsuit, faces Democratic amendments as Senate Republicans struggle to pass an immigration bill.

Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth urged interim U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign over issues in the 'Broadview Six' case and alleged misconduct in his office. They accused Boutros of overseeing a federal office marked by dysfunction.

Senate Democrats, including Dick Durbin, and former Capitol Police officers criticized the Trump administration’s $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The fund, part of a settlement tied to Trump’s IRS lawsuit, faces opposition from Democrats and legal challenges by officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Senate Democrats and police officers who responded to the Jan. 6 insurrection opposed the Trump administration's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund at a press conference. The fund, announced by the Department of Justice as part of a settlement with Trump's IRS lawsuit, is criticized as a 'slush fund' by Democrats, who plan to propose amendments to restrict it if Senate Republicans advance their immigration bill.

Senate Democrats and police officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection opposed the Trump administration’s $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The fund, linked to a lawsuit against the IRS, emerged as Senate Republicans struggled to pass an immigration bill. Democrats plan to introduce amendments to restrict the fund’s use.

U.S. Senate Democrats and former Capitol Police officers criticized the Trump administration’s $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund during a press conference, organized by Public Citizen and Common Cause, as Senate Republicans struggled to pass an immigration bill. The fund, announced by the Department of Justice, was part of a settlement involving a lawsuit against the IRS and grants immunity to Trump and his family from government inquiries.

Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are demanding the resignation of U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros over the collapsed 'Broadview Six' case, citing chaotic tenure and alleged misconduct. A judge revealed improper actions by prosecutors, including unauthorized communications with grand jurors and attempts to conceal evidence.

Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer and Mazie Hirono are demanding answers from FBI Director Kash Patel and the Department of Justice’s acting inspector general regarding Patel’s use of government resources for a 'VIP snorkel' trip in Hawaii. The inquiry focuses on whether Patel engaged in personal leisure activities using official resources.

U.S. Senate Democrats requested the Congressional Budget Office to provide an official cost estimate for the Iran war, citing discrepancies between administration projections and independent analyses. The senators emphasized the need for transparency and accurate information to inform legislative oversight.

Senate Democrats requested the Congressional Budget Office to estimate the 'true costs' of the Iran war, citing discrepancies between administration figures and independent projections. They emphasized the need for transparency and comprehensive legislative oversight.

Sen. Dick Durbin shares his personal experience of losing his father to lung cancer and highlights his legislative efforts to reduce smoking, including a 1988 ban on smoking on domestic flights. He criticizes Trump for allowing Big Tobacco to target children.

A bipartisan group of senators is pressuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to disburse $600 million in security aid to Ukraine and Baltic states that Congress allocated last year. The Pentagon missed a May 15 deadline to provide a spending plan, prompting frustration from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers. The delay reflects broader tensions between Congress and the Trump administration over Ukraine support.

Democratic senators have largely avoided commenting on Graham Platner, the controversial Maine Democratic Senate candidate seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Susan Collins, citing lack of focus on the race. Platner faces scrutiny over resurfaced comments he made on social media regarding sexual assault, race, and other sensitive topics. Democrats are divided on whether to address the candidate's problematic past publicly.

Democratic senators are largely avoiding questions about Graham Platner, the controversial Democratic candidate challenging Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine, citing lack of focus on the race. Platner has faced scrutiny over resurfaced comments about sexual assault, race, and other sensitive topics that could impact his viability as a candidate.

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) urged HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resist easing regulations on flavored vaping products, calling recent FDA decisions to authorize fruit-flavored e-cigarettes "misguided." The senator is pushing back against what he views as a rollback of vaping regulations.

Sen. Dick Durbin is opposing the Department of Justice's plan to distribute compensation from a $1.776 billion fund to people claiming legal system weaponization, including alleged January 6 Capitol rioters. Durbin, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, is pushing back against the DOJ's willingness to provide these payouts.

Sen. Dick Durbin warns the DOJ against giving compensation to rioters from a new Trump fund. The warning was given by Sen. Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois. The context of the warning is related to potential legal actions.

The US government is still not fully funded, and Republicans are trying to pass a three-year bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol using budget reconciliation, while Democrats oppose it due to lack of reforms at ICE. The bill includes $1 billion for President Trump's security. Republicans accuse Democrats of trying to defund the police.

The US government is still not fully funded, and Republicans are trying to pass a three-year bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol using budget reconciliation, while Democrats oppose the move due to lack of reforms at ICE. The bill has been expanded to include $1 billion for President Trump's security. Democrats are launching a blitz against the added funding.

The FHFA has ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to count crypto as a mortgage asset, sparking concern among Senate Democrats who warn of heightened risks of loss due to scams and cyber hacks. This move could lead to the creation of mortgage-backed securities with risky collateral. The decision has been criticized for its potential to recreate the 2008 financial crisis with blockchain technology.

Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) announced plans for a briefing with Secret Service leadership and Ranking Member Dick Durbin to review security protocols and law enforcement matters related to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. The briefing aims to address concerns following the incident at the event.

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) praised the Department of Justice’s inspector general for auditing the DOJ’s handling of records related to Jeffrey Epstein. The audit follows claims that the Trump administration's management of the Epstein case was flawed.

Senate Democrats, including Chuck Schumer, Gary Peters, Alex Padilla, and Dick Durbin, have urged the U.S. Postal Service to reject President Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting. They emphasized the need for USPS to comply with legal requirements rather than the order.

The 2026 Democratic primary campaign in Illinois for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's Senate seat was won by Lt. Gov. Lisa Stratton. This campaign could set the tone for other midterm primaries. The race is also a test of Pritzker's sway and Democrats' views on ICE.