Tag: Dick Durbin

Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., speaks with reporters about the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Act, during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Washington.

Robin Kelly jumps into Illinois Senate race for Durbin’s seat

Emily Hallas · May 6, 2025 10:10 am

Klobuchar calls rushed whip race a ‘mistake’ as Schatz attracts early support

David Sivak, Ramsey Touchberry · April 28, 2025 8:41 pm

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) speaks during the Senate Democrat policy luncheon press conference at the Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington.

Schatz launches Senate bid to replace Durbin as Democratic whip

David Sivak · April 28, 2025 1:59 pm

Tammy Duckworth endorses Juliana Stratton for Illinois Senate seat

Elaine Mallon · April 28, 2025 11:49 am

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., followed by Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, arrives before a procedural vote on the Women's Health Protection Act to codify the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, May 11, 2022. President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass legislation that would guarantee the constitutional right to abortion services after the disclosure of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Schatz earns Cory Booker support to replace Durbin as Democratic whip

David Sivak · April 25, 2025 10:19 am

Durbin retirement paves way for more combative Senate Judiciary panel

Ramsey Touchberry · April 25, 2025 5:00 am

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) speaks during a hearing on combating the rise of illegal electronic cigarettes on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, June 12, 2024,

Durbin won’t rule out Senate endorsement in Illinois succession race

David Sivak · April 24, 2025 5:37 pm

FILE - Ed Martin speaks at an event hosted by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., at the Capitol in Washington, June 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File)

Trump DC US attorney pick expresses regret over praise for Nazi sympathizer

Lauren Green · April 24, 2025 2:46 pm

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) speaks during a hearing on combating the rise of illegal electronic cigarettes on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, June 12, 2024,

Social media reacts to Dick Durbin’s ‘long overdue’ retirement

Jenny Goldsberry · April 23, 2025 3:43 pm

FILE - Ed Martin speaks at an event at the Capitol in Washington, June 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File)

Raskin asks FBI to investigate Trump DC US attorney pick over Russian media appearances

Lauren Green · April 23, 2025 2:55 pm

Durbin Senate retirement opens door for big-name Democrats in solid-blue Illinois

Rachel Schilke · April 23, 2025 2:31 pm

Durbin announces Senate retirement, clearing way for leadership shake-up

Ramsey Touchberry, David Sivak · April 23, 2025 11:29 am