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Sen. Dick Durbin grills Trump's AG nominee, Pam Bondi, about her election denialism Chicago Sun-Times22:24 15-Jan-25

Pete Hegseth humiliated after he couldn’t answer Tammy Duckworth’s simple question LGBTQ Nation18:31 15-Jan-25

Trump’s AG Pick Pam Bondi Ducks Senate Democrat’s Question About Trump Losing 2020 Election Mediaite16:42 15-Jan-25

Watch: Durbin says he needs to know if Bondi would tell Trump ‘no’ if asked to do something illegal PBS Online16:25 15-Jan-25

Durbin presses Bondi on 2020 election during confirmation hearing Just The News15:52 15-Jan-25

U.S. Senator Compares Marco Rubio Confirmation to Hillary Clinton 2paragraphs14:33 15-Jan-25

A question about ASEAN stumped Pete Hegseth at his Senate hearing. What is it and why is it… Boston Globe11:54 15-Jan-25

Trump’s Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth Has No Clue about ASEAN Jakarta Globe10:40 15-Jan-25

Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important? MailOnline08:06 15-Jan-25

Hegseth’s Sham Hearing Crooked06:11 15-Jan-25

Shaheen, Durbin Applaud DHS, State Department To Grant Romania Eligibility In The U.S. Visa Waiver Program United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (Press Release)01:33 15-Jan-25

Sen. Duckworth explains why she says Hegseth is unqualified to lead Pentagon PBS Online01:10 15-Jan-25

Durbin asks for pay raise for Thomson Prison workers KWQC00:13 15-Jan-25

Democrats pass bill to protect trans people from “harassment and harm” LGBTQ Nation00:13 15-Jan-25

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Duckworth, other female senators grill Defense nominee Hegseth on his objections to women in combat WBEZ Chicago23:54 14-Jan-25

Sen. Duckworth, other female senators grill Defense nominee Pete Hegseth on his objections to women in combat Chicago Sun-Times22:44 14-Jan-25

Duckworth to Trump DoD secretary pick Hegseth: 'You're not qualified' ABC7 / WLS-TV22:22 14-Jan-25

Watch: ‘You’re not qualified,’ Duckworth tells Hegseth in confirmation questioning PBS Online20:24 14-Jan-25

Progressives Fume as Democrats Fold in Face of Trump's 'Corporate-Owned Cabinet' Common Dreams20:02 14-Jan-25

'What Are You Afraid Of?': Dem Senator Explodes At Pete Hegseth As He Tries To Answer Her… The Daily Caller19:27 14-Jan-25

'What are you afraid of?' Sen. Tammy Duckworth yells as Pete Hegseth dodges questions The Raw Story18:29 14-Jan-25

Sen. Tammy Duckworth hones in on Hegseth's alleged budgeting inexperience ABC News18:23 14-Jan-25

Senate Democratic Whip declares support for Rubio confirmation: 'Many similar views on foreign… Fox News12:51 14-Jan-25

Senator: Pete Hegseth Is 'Unqualified' TIME01:17 14-Jan-25

Illinois lawmakers introduce bill to decriminalize prostitution FOX 32 Chicago23:16 13-Jan-25

Aileen Cannon Interfering with Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin’s Constitutional Duty Emptywheel (Weblog)12:02 13-Jan-25

Illinois River expected to get legislators’ attention, Senate president says Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette10:42 12-Jan-25

Sen. Durbin Questions Trump AG Nominee's Lobbying Law36000:28 11-Jan-25

Trump Defense nominee Hegseth is 'dangerously unqualified,' Duckworth says St. Louis Public Radio22:26 10-Jan-25

Senator 'concerned' after speaking with Trump's attorney general pick Pam Bondi The Raw Story21:33 9-Jan-25

Senator Baldwin helps secure over $38 million investment in Wisconsin Commuter Rail Service WEAU TV-13, Wisconsin20:19 9-Jan-25

Despite tensions, Illinois lawmakers express collegial spirit at start of new legislative… Journal Gazette Times-Courier, Illinois20:16 9-Jan-25

Tammy Duckworth Says Pete Hegseth Won’t Meet With Her Ahead of His Confirmation Hearing NOTUS10:05 9-Jan-25

Illinois lawmakers prepare for new legislative term WIFR TV 23, Illinois04:44 9-Jan-25

Rep. McCombie named House Minority Leader at inauguration ceremony KWQC00:47 9-Jan-25

In the last month

New General Assembly sworn in as House, Senate take different tones Capitol News Illinois23:51 8-Jan-25

As Trump 2.0 Looms, Durbin Urges DOJ to Rescind War Powers Opinions Common Dreams22:15 8-Jan-25

Lawmakers pass nursing home retaliation bill as lame-duck session wraps up in Springfield Chicago Sun-Times01:37 8-Jan-25

Sen. Durbin Urges DOJ to Clarify Presidential Military Powers NewsMax01:25 8-Jan-25

Durbin Seeks Justice Memos on Domestic Military Deployment Bloomberg Law22:58 7-Jan-25

Illinois Senate Passes Karina’s Bill, Measure That Requires Police to Take Guns After Orders of Protection WTTW19:38 7-Jan-25

Chicago political notebook: Will Durbin run for reelection? Where will CPS/Ctu negotiations go? CBS Chicago02:37 7-Jan-25

Ill. Bill Aims To Extend Affordable Housing Tax Break Deadline Law36022:42 6-Jan-25

Illinois’ attorney general blasts GOP senator’s attempt to link New Orleans terror attack to FBI diversity efforts WEEK-TV12:31 6-Jan-25

Blues eager to avenge blowout loss to Senators Deadspin17:09 3-Jan-25

Pastrick family witnessed Carter's rise in presidential politics Northwest Indiana Times, Indiana20:14 30-Dec-24

State Sen. Steve Stadelman prepares free ‘second chances’ at Rockford summit WIFR TV 23, Illinois00:41 30-Dec-24

Sen. Durbin weighs in on death penalty as Biden commutes sentences for most condemned inmates WEEK-TV06:47 29-Dec-24

College MAP grants for Illinois inmates are a 'sound investment in public safety' Chicago Sun-Times12:00 28-Dec-24

Senators, Jets look to keep rolling in return from holiday break Deadspin06:44 28-Dec-24

At CNN, lower TV ratings and heightened anxieties about what’s ahead The Guam Daily Post04:34 26-Dec-24

More Than Life Itself The Los Angeles Review of Books17:42 22-Dec-24

Durbin Uses New Report to Accuse Justices Thomas and Alito of Violating Disclosure Laws WTTW18:05 21-Dec-24

Rich Miller: Pritzker and Stratton polls for popularity point to potential future runs The Pantagraph, Illinois14:31 21-Dec-24

New Senate Report Decries Conflicts and Corruption at Supreme Court Rolling Stone12:09 21-Dec-24

Central Illinois speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Dec. 20, 2024 The Pantagraph, Illinois22:49 20-Dec-24

Wyden, Durbin, Brown Investigate Trump Advisor Boris Epshteyn’s Cash for Cabinet Appointment Scheme The United States Senate Committee on Finance (Press Release)17:49 20-Dec-24

The Amazon Strike, the Bezos-Musk-Trump Dinner, and the O’Brien Bet The American Prospect10:24 20-Dec-24

Illinois Senate committee holds hearing on housing, chair declares it a ‘human right’ WGEM23:48 19-Dec-24

Illinois lawmakers ask to extend federal funding for Chicago-QC railroad project KWQC22:57 19-Dec-24

Chair Cardin, Ranking Member Meeks Lead Resolution Advocating for a Stable and Inclusive Syria United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (Press Release)22:13 19-Dec-24

Silly Democrat Dick Durbin Is Out Here Getting Dragged After His Nonsensical Comments On… The Daily Caller14:33 19-Dec-24

Dem senator clashes with CNN reporter over Congress pay raise: Your paycheck is the same… Fox News00:30 19-Dec-24

Durbin slams 'shocking' Rfk Jr. polio vaccine rhetoric Journal Gazette Times-Courier, Illinois23:37 18-Dec-24

Durbin slams Rfk Jr. over polio vaccine position The Pantagraph, Illinois21:35 18-Dec-24

Sen. Durbin shreds CNN reporter 'getting the same paycheck' when 'half of your viewers' are gone Fox News20:27 18-Dec-24

'About Time': Dick Durbin's Eyes Light Up After Learning Congress Could Be Giving Itself A Pay… The Daily Caller19:48 18-Dec-24

Sen. Durbin rips into the media after reporter forces him to reveal awkward truth about spending bill The Blaze19:47 18-Dec-24

Senate Dem snaps at CNN reporter over lawmaker pay raise question The Hill18:24 18-Dec-24

Outrage in Chicago over budget and migrant chaos Fox News18:05 18-Dec-24

Chairman Wyden Remarks on International Trade Commission Nominees The United States Senate Committee on Finance (Press Release)16:00 18-Dec-24

Durbin faces backlash for remark on trans inclusion in women's sports Fox News15:05 18-Dec-24

Today in White Sox History: December 18 South Side Sox13:46 18-Dec-24

Martina Navratilova calls out US Senator Dick Durbin for dismissing impact of trans athletes in … Sportskeeda02:57 18-Dec-24

Amazon Hit With Potential Strike and Damning Senate Report Ahead of Holiday Rush Truthout18:36 17-Dec-24

Illinois Senate president must act quickly to protect nursing home residents Chicago Sun-Times11:09 17-Dec-24

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