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Dick Durbin

Dick Durbin
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 Supreme Court nomination hearings. Durbin is recognised for his legislative efforts in gun control, consumer protection, public health, and immigration reform, including introducing the Dream Act. He plans to retire in 2027.
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Tanker seized off Venezuela to be taken to US port, as threat of war grows

White House justifies targeting ‘black-market oil’ as Russia expresses support for its ally, Nicolas Maduro.

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Trump’s FBI chief grilled over Charlie Kirk shooting, Epstein files

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‘Stay out of our city’: Chicago officials slam Trump’s military deployment threat

Local officials and activists called the potential federal deployment of troops ‘uncoordinated’ and an ‘authoritarian power grab’.

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