Illinois senator slams RFK Jr. as 'unqualified, unfit, and dangerous' after health secretary confirmation
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin released a statement Thursday morning after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as the country's new Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Illinois politicians say federal funding freeze has already caused harm
Illinois lawmakers are voicing strong concerns after the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze created widespread confusion and disruptions to critical services.
'Dumbfounded': Durbin criticizes Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi in thread on X
Sen. Dick Durbin expressed doubts about U.S. Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi in a series of posts on X Friday morning.
Durbin honors lifetime work of Chicago-based progressive activist
An Illinois senator is honoring the lifetime of work of a Chicago-based progressive activist.
Durbin blasts health and law enforcement officials over illegal e-cigarettes used by teens
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin blasted top health and law enforcement officials for not doing more to combat the rise of illegal electronic cigarettes among young people in the U.S., a multibillion-dollar business that has flourished amid haphazard enforcement.
Durbin blames JD Vance for 18-month vacancy in Northern Illinois U.S. Attorney position
Speaking at the Illinois delegate breakfast on Thursday, Durbin criticized Vance's stance on crime.
