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Letters: Kudos to US Sen. Dick Durbin for realizing it’s time to retire
The accolades rolling in upon Sen. Dick Durbin’s retirement are well earned. An often overlooked but central contribution is ...
Durbin has ‘no plans’ to endorse in Democratic leadership race for his successor
Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Monday said he plans to publicly stay out of any potential fight to replace him ...
Clarence Page: Sen. Dick Durbin’s departure stirs a scramble amid a new generation
As President Donald Trump’s polling takes a tumble 100 days into his second term — and Illinois’ Dick Durbin, the Senate’s ...
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Whip watch: Dick Durbin gives tearful goodbye as Dem power play begins for No. 2 Senate spot
Ill., in 2026, a battle will soon commence for his coveted role as Senate minority whip, the second-highest leadership role ...
Are Aging Democrats Finally Getting the Message?
Longtime Illinois Democrats Dick Durbin and Jan Schakowsky are retiring, paving the way for younger lawmakers to step in and ...
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In His Springfield Backyard, Dick Durbin Reflects on His Decision Not to Run for Another Senate Term
Standing on his backyard deck Thursday – the same place where he declared his 1996 candidacy for U.S. Senate – Illinois’ ...
As Dick Durbin starts victory lap, race for his senate seat takes shape
Illinois lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton had signs printed up for her backdrop during her interview with NBC Chicago explaining why she's running ...
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Ratcliffe, Senate Democrat face off during heated intel committee exchange
CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado spar over Signal chat, classified information during Senate Intelligence hearing.