The @gatesfoundation has been a key partner in improving health outcomes both around the world and here at home. Today, I met with Bill Gates to discuss the need for continued investments in a resilient global health system.
I’m on the Senate floor bidding farewell to four of my Senate colleagues as we close out the 118th Congress. Thank you for your partnership, dedication, and service to our nation. Watch.
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Sen. Durbin thanks Senators Brown, Tester, Casey, and Romney for their service.
Pleased to welcome you to the committee, @SenAdamSchiff!
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BREAKING: Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) officially joins the Senate Judiciary Committee, replacing former Sen. Laphonza Butler.
An FBI investigation of all cabinet nominees has been the gold standard for 70 years. It’s absolutely necessary for the Senate’s role of advice and consent.
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Sen. DURBIN: We need to have an FBI investigation of “all of these critical nominees” to the Trump Administration.
That’s *one-fourth* of all federal judges that have been confirmed under President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Senate Democrats.
They’re highly qualified, diverse, and reflective of America.
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They’re highly qualified, diverse, and reflective of America.
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Sen. DURBIN: We’ve “brought real diversity” to the federal bench with the 232 federal judges we’ve confirmed already.
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It's shameful to see FIFA award Saudi Arabia, a country with a long history of violating human rights, with the 2034 @FIFAWorldCup. Saudi Arabia continues to jail its own people for the most basic freedom of expression—no amount of sportswashing will erase that legacy.
I'm on the Senate floor paying tribute to the first woman to serve as the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris. Watch.
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Sen. Durbin pays tribute to Vice President Kamala Harris
Leading the Senate Judiciary Committee has been the highlight of my career.
For democracy, for our justice system, for the American people.
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For democracy, for our justice system, for the American people.
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Sen. DURBIN on the committee’s efforts: We advanced 373 nominees, including 242 judicial nominees.
“This may be the busiest committee in the Senate.”
“This may be the busiest committee in the Senate.”
A strong, diverse educator workforce improves outcomes for all students. I sent a letter urging @usedgov to include data on the diversity of this workforce in the Civil Rights Data Collection to better understand & evaluate educator recruitment & retention efforts.
NEWS: @EPA awarded over $2.7M to @chicagoriver & @metroplanners to bring together community leaders to help shape Chicago-Calumet rivers’ policy advisory work. Their work will reduce pollution, increase climate resilience, & build community capacity.
https://x.com/EPAEnvJustice/status/1867271609993629714?t=EfUIxFMXKZAljlhlJuvaFw&s=19
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EPA is advancing #EnvironmentalJustice with 105 selections for nearly $1.6 billion in Community Change Grants to help disadvantaged communities tackle the climate crisis and reduce pollution. Learn more: https://t.co/Obj7jhzEFP
I was thrilled to celebrate $291.2M in federal funding for Chicago’s CREATE program today.
Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this funding will make our railways more efficient for moving freight and safer for passengers.
Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this funding will make our railways more efficient for moving freight and safer for passengers.
Dear Family,
I want to sincerely apologize for the lack of updates on our Telegram channel over the past weeks. We understand that many of you rely on our content, and we deeply regret any inconvenience caused by our absence.
Due to some unforeseen political reasons, we had to take a temporary break from posting. While this was beyond our control, we truly appreciate your patience and unwavering support during this period. Your engagement, trust, and loyalty mean the world to us, and we do not take them for granted.
The good news is that we are back, and we are committed to keeping you informed, engaged, and updated as we always have. Expect fresh content, insightful discussions, and everything you love about our channel.
Thank you for sticking with us. Your support keeps us going, and we look forward to continuing this journey together. If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to share, we’d love to hear from you.
With appreciation,
Durbin
I want to sincerely apologize for the lack of updates on our Telegram channel over the past weeks. We understand that many of you rely on our content, and we deeply regret any inconvenience caused by our absence.
Due to some unforeseen political reasons, we had to take a temporary break from posting. While this was beyond our control, we truly appreciate your patience and unwavering support during this period. Your engagement, trust, and loyalty mean the world to us, and we do not take them for granted.
The good news is that we are back, and we are committed to keeping you informed, engaged, and updated as we always have. Expect fresh content, insightful discussions, and everything you love about our channel.
Thank you for sticking with us. Your support keeps us going, and we look forward to continuing this journey together. If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to share, we’d love to hear from you.
With appreciation,
Durbin
I’m on the Senate floor denouncing President Trump’s anti-immigrant executive orders & actions that do nothing to make our nation safer. Watch.
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Sen. Durbin on Trump Administration’s Anti-Immigrant Executive Orders
A powerful military must be able to recruit service members far and wide and invest in its troops.
This ban makes us less safe.
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This ban makes us less safe.
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BREAKING: Donald Trump signs executive orders that will make our military weaker and recruitment more difficult, including an inhumane ban on trans service members.
House Republicans are hobnobbing at Trump’s golf resort in Miami while the President plans to shut down research funding on childhood cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, & so much more at 5PM. Members should immediately return to DC to work w/Dems to undo this threat created by Trump.
Despite “assurances” from Trump admin that programs, such as Medicaid, are not impacted by today’s federal funding freeze, states report being locked out of payment systems for... you guessed it: Medicaid!
Rural hospitals & pregnant moms lose under this Trump chaos.
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Rural hospitals & pregnant moms lose under this Trump chaos.
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.@PressSec: "This is not a blanket pause on federal assistance and grant programs from the Trump Administration. Individual assistance that includes...Social Security benefits, Medicare benefits, food stamps, welfare benefits...will not be impacted by this…
President Trump’s firing of these nonpartisan watchdogs is illegal and must be reversed.
The law requires that Congress must receive a detailed written rationale from the President for the firings.
The public has a right to know.
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The law requires that Congress must receive a detailed written rationale from the President for the firings.
The public has a right to know.
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BREAKING: Sens. DURBIN, GRASSLEY demand explanation from Donald Trump for unlawful dismissal of eighteen independent Inspectors General.