https://www.scmp.com/rss/524586/feed The latest news and top stories on Dick Durbin, a highly influential American politician, serving as the senior United States Senator for Illinois since 1997. He has held the pivotal role of Senate Democratic Whip since 2005, making him the longest-serving party whip in US history. With a background in law, Durbin previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives. His extensive career highlights include chairing the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he notably led the Ketanji Brown Jackson... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse An oil tanker seized by American forces off the Venezuelan coast will be brought to a port in the United States, the White House said Thursday, as fears mount of open conflict between the two countries. Washington took control of the tanker in a dramatic raid that saw US forces rope down from a helicopter onto the vessel in an operation that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said was aimed at leftist Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro’s “regime”. President Donald Trump’s administration has... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3336132/seized-tanker-be-taken-us-port-venezuela-war-threats-grow?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3336132/seized-tanker-be-taken-us-port-venezuela-war-threats-grow?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:06:28 +0000 Reuters Reuters Kash Patel defended his tenure as FBI director before a US Senate panel on Tuesday, angrily pushing back on questions about his handling of the investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the firings of veteran officials. Patel’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee came as critics, including some allies of US President Donald Trump, have questioned his leadership of the most prominent US law enforcement agency. Patel offered a broad defence of his... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3325779/trumps-fbi-chief-grilled-over-charlie-kirk-shooting-epstein-files?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3325779/trumps-fbi-chief-grilled-over-charlie-kirk-shooting-epstein-files?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:44:48 +0000 Reuters Reuters Poland shot down suspected Russian drones in its airspace on Wednesday with the backing of aircraft from its Nato allies, the first time a member of the Western military alliance is known to have fired shots during Russia’s war in Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told parliament it was “the closest we have been to open conflict since World War II” though he also said he had “no reason to believe we’re on the brink of war”. Polish F-16 fighter jets, Dutch F-35s, Italian Awacs... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3324972/nato-member-poland-engages-russian-drones-its-airspace?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3324972/nato-member-poland-engages-russian-drones-its-airspace?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Sep 2025 02:49:25 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse US President Donald Trump on Friday said Chicago is likely to be the next target of his efforts to crack down on crime, homelessness and illegal immigration. Trump indicated that the Midwestern city could receive similar treatment to what he has done in Washington, where he has deployed 2,000 troops on the streets. “I think Chicago will be our next,” Trump told reporters at the White House, adding, “And then we’ll help with New York.” The comments came as the Pentagon on Friday began ordering... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3323109/chicago-officials-slam-trumps-threat-over-military-deployment-stay-out-our-city?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3323109/chicago-officials-slam-trumps-threat-over-military-deployment-stay-out-our-city?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:00:14 +0000