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80-Year Old Dick Durbin, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, To Retire After 44 Years in Congress

‘In my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch,’ Senator Durbin said in a statement.

Kiplinger · Apr 24, 2025

Who Are The Front-Runners To Replace Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin As Senate's No. 2 Democrat

Long-time Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced his retirement Wednesday, setting off a once-in-a-decade leadership fight to fill his highly-coveted position.

Latin Times · Apr 24, 2025

Another Democratic Lawmaker Reportedly Plans To Retire As Generational Shift Intensifies

Rep. Jan Schakowsky has told colleagues she plans to retire at the end of her term rather than seek reelection, marking a new departure from a Democrat in Congress

Latin Times · Apr 24, 2025

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Trump news at a glance: president targets diversity at US universities; Trump accuses Zelenskyy of endangering peace deal

Donald Trump signs orders that attack funding and accreditation as his administration pushes to reshape colleges – key US politics stories from 23 April

The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2025

Full List Of Democrats Not Running For Senate Re-Election As Dick Durbin Announces It's 'Time To Pass The Torch'

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.) announced Wednesday he won't seek re-election as long-time lawmakers exit the chamber and age discourse intensifies.

Latin Times · Apr 23, 2025

Trump’s pick to run the critical DC attorney’s office has appeared on Russian state media over 150 times: report

Ed Martin reportedly appeared on RT and Sputnik from August 2016 through April 2024

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

What would happen if Section 230 went away? A legal expert explains the consequences of repealing ‘the law that built the internet’

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, passed in 1996 as part of the Telecommunications Act, has become a political lightning rod in recent years. The law shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content while allowing moderation in good faith.

The Conversation · Apr 9, 2025

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Ukrainians who fled war fear deportation under Trump: ‘I am young, I want to live’

After taking office Trump barred those already in the US from renewing their two-year work permits and deportation protections

The Guardian - US · Apr 4, 2025

Far-right podcaster who hosted Kash Patel eight times says he wants a ‘final solution’ to rid US of Jewish people

‘Our country is not being put first,’ host Stew Peters said, before calling Trump’s administration ‘the most anti-American administration of all time’

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

JB Pritzker is getting pissed off

A billionaire heir to a hotel fortune, the Democratic governor is striking a combative, populist-inflected tone

Salon · Mar 19, 2025

US Democrats Fume As Some In Party Cave To Trump On Spending Bill

Anger was rising in the Democratic ranks Saturday after the party's top US senator led a band of lawmakers in reluctant support of a Republican measure that prevented a government shutdown.

International Business Times · Mar 15, 2025

‘Dummies for Putin’: Democrats defend Zelenskyy after ‘shameful’ Trump meeting

Ukrainian leader abruptly left White House after being publicly berated by US president in Russia ceasefire talks

The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2025

Kash Patel called out Elon Musk multiple times for getting rich off taxpayer money in resurfaced interviews

Despite the criticisms, Elon Musk publicly endorsed Kash Patel to lead the FBI this month

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Controversial Kash Patel moves closer to leading the FBI after clearing Senate hurdle

Patel called out for ‘alarming willingness to do the bidding of a vengeful White House’

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

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Senate Judiciary Committee Considers Kash Patel For FBI Director

Senate Judiciary Committee debates Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director amid concerns over his suitability and past statements.

Senate Judiciary Committee To Vote On Kash Patel's Nomination

Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Kash Patel's FBI director nomination after fiery confirmation hearing. Patel's background, views on FBI reform, and d...

Kash Patel Denies Involvement In FBI Personnel Firings

Kash Patel, Trump's FBI director nominee, faces allegations of involvement in FBI personnel firings.

Senate Democrat Alleges FBI Nominee Directing Purge Of Employees

Sen. Dick Durbin raises concerns about Kash Patel's involvement in directing FBI employee removals before confirmation as FBI leader.

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Fortune · Feb 11, 2025

Ozempic, Wegovy maker claps back at Hims & Hers Super Bowl ad: ‘Check before you inject’

Compounded weight-loss medications, such as those promoted in the Hims & Hers commercial, aren’t approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

The Guardian - US · Feb 7, 2025

Trump’s blitz to expand his power is direct threat to democracy, experts say

Executive actions aims to test limits of president’s authority and perhaps win backing from conservative supreme court

Senate Democrats To Delay Vote On FBI Director Nominee

Senate Democrats delay vote on Kash Patel's FBI director nomination by one week due to concerns over testimony.

International Business Times · Feb 1, 2025

FBI Agents In Trump Probes Facing Dismissal: Reports

FBI agents who participated in the investigations that led to now-abandoned criminal charges against President Donald Trump are expected to be fired in a sweeping purge of the top US law enforcement organization, US media reported Friday.

Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2025

Takeaways from the US Senate confirmation hearing for FBI pick Kash Patel

Democrats push Patel to account for his calls to prosecute journalists and dismantle the FBI’s headquarters.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Kash Patel claims he's never heard of right-wing conspiracy theorist — and is reminded he's appeared on his show eight times

Senator says Patel ‘promoted outrageous conspiracy theories and worked with a prominent neo-Nazi’

Democratic Sen. Durbin Criticizes Kash Patel's FBI Nomination

Democratic Sen. Durbin criticizes Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI, citing concerns about his promotion of conspiracy theories and lack of experience.

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