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Senator Dick Durbin

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Senator Dick Durbin

@SenatorDurbin

Serving the people of Illinois. Democratic Whip and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee @JudiciaryDems.

Joined February 2011

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Senator Dick Durbin
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Apr 23, 2025
The decision of whether to run for re-election has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States Senator. But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch. So, I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election at the end of my term.
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Today, I was recognized during the 41st Annual Cyprus and Hellenic Leadership Conference for my efforts in support of our Greek and Cypriot allies. I have long pushed for peaceful reunification in Cyprus, and it is my sincere hope that the island will one day be able to find
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The Social Security Trust Fund will face insolvency in 2032—in just six years. I am on the Senate floor to call on my colleagues to act to protect this lifeline program for our kids & grandkids.
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Sen. Durbin on Social Security
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There is nothing to love about Americans having to pay more for groceries, utilities, and health care. Today’s inflation report saw inflation hit a three-year high—marking the second straight month inflation outpaced wage growth. Does this President need a reality check?
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TRUMP on inflation numbers: "I love it ... The numbers are great."
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Social Security is a lifeline that Americans earn after a lifetime of hard work, but in six years its trust fund will not be able to pay out its full benefits. I joined my colleagues, Democrats and Republicans, to demand that Congress act to preserve this program for our kids
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NEWS: @SenBillCassidy, @SenTimKaine, @SenThomTillis, & I released a statement calling on Congress to act and protect Social Security, which faces insolvency in 2032.
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NEWS: @SenBillCassidy, @SenTimKaine, @SenThomTillis, & I released a statement calling on Congress to act and protect Social Security, which faces insolvency in 2032.
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I met with Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi and Iowa Interstate Railroad CEO Joe Parsons to discuss the Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project. After more than 15 years and recent additional state funding, we are closer than ever to making it a reality. I will
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Jun 10
Tonight, I was recognized by the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration for my work in support of Dreamers & bipartisan immigration reform. I am the proud son of an immigrant, & it has been my honor to fight for immigrant communities & their ability to live and
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Jun 9
It’s hard to keep track how many times President Trump has promised that the Iran War would soon end. More than 100 days after he launched his war of choice, we have yet to see any real or coherent plan from this Administration to end this conflict.
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Jun 9
The Congressional Award Gold Medal is the highest honor that Congress can bestow upon young adults, recognizing their achievement and service. Today, @SenDuckworth & I met with four Illinoisans who received the Gold Medal to congratulate them on their accomplishment & thank
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Senator Dick Durbin
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Jun 9
I’m speaking live on the Senate floor. WATCH:
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Sen. Durbin Live on the Senate Floor
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Jun 8
The cruelty is the point. The Trump Administration is wrongly detaining people with no criminal records. Then, in detention, they’re being treated in ways no human being should and dying.
Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸
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Jun 8
BREAKING: A 43-year-old has died in ICE custody, marking the 19th death in immigration detention this year and at a pace on track to exceed last year’s deaths in detention.
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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸
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Jun 8
Todd Blanche is no neutral law enforcement officer. He’s never given up his primary role: Donald Trump’s chief defender in court. Putting Donald Trump and the Epstein class before YOU.
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