Dick Durbin

Senators Laugh Off Trump's Latest Explanation For His Call With Ukraine's Leader

The president's defense of his July 25 remarks left some lawmakers speechless.
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Impeachment Fervor Starts Spreading To The Senate

Several Senate Democrats, including Minority Whip Dick Durbin, said Tuesday they support beginning impeachment proceedings against Trump.
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Steven Menashi Made His Senate Confirmation Hearing Even Worse Than Expected

The controversial judicial nominee angered Republicans and Democrats by not addressing the work he's done for Trump.
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Dem To FDA Commissioner: Take Action On Vape Deaths Now Or Resign

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Il.) accused FDA Commissioner Dr. Ned Sharpless of refusing to strictly regulate the vaping industry, despite the warnings of health risks.
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Military Ordered To Paint U.S.-Mexico Barrier To Boost 'Aesthetic Appearance'

A milelong stretch in Calexico, California, will be painted black to the tune of $150,000, an official confirmed.
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Senators To Introduce Amendment Abolishing Electoral College

Remember -- Donald Trump won the Electoral College, not the popular vote.
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Dick Durbin Begged Jim Mattis To Stay To Stop Trump 'From His Worst Impulse'

“I was one of many senators who privately sat down with Gen. Mattis and said, 'Please stay,'" Durbin revealed on "Meet the Press."
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After CIA Briefing, Senators Lay Blame On Saudi Crown Prince In Khashoggi Killing

"There's not a smoking gun. There's a smoking saw," Lindsey Graham said.
By Mary Clare Jalonick and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

CIA Director Gina Haspel Absent During Hearing On Saudi Arabia, Khashoggi Killing

The White House prevented the head of the intelligence agency from going to the hearing, Sen. Dick Durbin said.
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Senator Invokes Me Too Movement In Call To Delay Kavanaugh Vote

Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) seeks a vetting of accusations against the Supreme Court nominee.
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