Senator Dick Durbin
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Serving the people of Illinois.
Democratic Whip and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee @judiciarydems.senate.gov.
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Senator Dick Durbin
@durbin.senate.gov
· Apr 23
The decision of whether to run for re-election has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States Senator.
But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch.
So, I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election at the end of my term.
But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch.
So, I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election at the end of my term.
The Trump Administration’s disgraceful, politically-motivated attempt to indict Members of Congress for simply stating the law is unprecedented.
This Administration is determined to use every tool at their disposal to stifle dissent, even from a co-equal branch of government.
This Administration is determined to use every tool at their disposal to stifle dissent, even from a co-equal branch of government.
February 13, 2026 at 6:46 PM
The Trump Administration’s disgraceful, politically-motivated attempt to indict Members of Congress for simply stating the law is unprecedented.
This Administration is determined to use every tool at their disposal to stifle dissent, even from a co-equal branch of government.
This Administration is determined to use every tool at their disposal to stifle dissent, even from a co-equal branch of government.
When people are in government custody, we are responsible for their care.
30+ people have died in ICE detention since President Trump took office.
They must answer for it.
30+ people have died in ICE detention since President Trump took office.
They must answer for it.
February 13, 2026 at 5:44 PM
When people are in government custody, we are responsible for their care.
30+ people have died in ICE detention since President Trump took office.
They must answer for it.
30+ people have died in ICE detention since President Trump took office.
They must answer for it.
Americans should not be punished with health care funding cuts because of who they voted for—yet my constituents are now at elevated risk of disease because of President Trump’s cuts to CDC.
Illinois sues Trump administration over more than $100 million in planned cuts to health care grants
Illinois sues Trump administration over more than $100 million in planned cuts to health care grants
The Trump administration is moving to cut more than $100 million in federal health care grants for Illinois, a step quickly met with a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Kwame Raoul and his peers in…
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February 13, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Americans should not be punished with health care funding cuts because of who they voted for—yet my constituents are now at elevated risk of disease because of President Trump’s cuts to CDC.
Americans’ opinions about cryptocurrency are crystal clear. In a recent survey, 61% said they oppose using taxpayer dollars to bail out the crypto industry—including 57% of Trump supporters.
Will the White House and Congressional Republicans protect the taxpayers or their rich crypto donors?
Will the White House and Congressional Republicans protect the taxpayers or their rich crypto donors?
February 13, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Americans’ opinions about cryptocurrency are crystal clear. In a recent survey, 61% said they oppose using taxpayer dollars to bail out the crypto industry—including 57% of Trump supporters.
Will the White House and Congressional Republicans protect the taxpayers or their rich crypto donors?
Will the White House and Congressional Republicans protect the taxpayers or their rich crypto donors?
I met with members of the Illinois Soybean Association today to discuss federal policies that support our state’s farmers.
President Trump broke his promise to farmers. It’s time to fix farm markets by ending his tariffs, creating new markets like E15, and focusing on farm checkbooks.
President Trump broke his promise to farmers. It’s time to fix farm markets by ending his tariffs, creating new markets like E15, and focusing on farm checkbooks.
February 12, 2026 at 9:48 PM
I met with members of the Illinois Soybean Association today to discuss federal policies that support our state’s farmers.
President Trump broke his promise to farmers. It’s time to fix farm markets by ending his tariffs, creating new markets like E15, and focusing on farm checkbooks.
President Trump broke his promise to farmers. It’s time to fix farm markets by ending his tariffs, creating new markets like E15, and focusing on farm checkbooks.
My mentor, Senator Paul Simon, started the Illinois Constituent Coffee tradition to bridge the gap between people and policymaking.
41 years later, I am happy to continue his tradition and hear directly from Illinoisans about the issues that matter most.
41 years later, I am happy to continue his tradition and hear directly from Illinoisans about the issues that matter most.
February 12, 2026 at 8:53 PM
My mentor, Senator Paul Simon, started the Illinois Constituent Coffee tradition to bridge the gap between people and policymaking.
41 years later, I am happy to continue his tradition and hear directly from Illinoisans about the issues that matter most.
41 years later, I am happy to continue his tradition and hear directly from Illinoisans about the issues that matter most.
The development of AI and other automating tech will transform the American workplace. I joined @warnock.senate.gov and @repschneider.bsky.social to introduce the Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act to equip American workers for the future and ensure no one is left behind in the age of automation.
February 12, 2026 at 7:57 PM
The development of AI and other automating tech will transform the American workplace. I joined @warnock.senate.gov and @repschneider.bsky.social to introduce the Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act to equip American workers for the future and ensure no one is left behind in the age of automation.
My statement on the DHS funding bill, A THREAD:
February 12, 2026 at 7:06 PM
My statement on the DHS funding bill, A THREAD:
NEWS: The Trump Administration cancelled more than half a billion dollars in funding for four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, which is used to prevent deadly disease outbreaks.
February 12, 2026 at 6:55 PM
NEWS: The Trump Administration cancelled more than half a billion dollars in funding for four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, which is used to prevent deadly disease outbreaks.
President Trump’s endgame is clear. He wants to rig our elections to ensure Republicans never lose again.
February 12, 2026 at 4:08 PM
President Trump’s endgame is clear. He wants to rig our elections to ensure Republicans never lose again.
Last night, my colleagues and I wished Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman farewell after her six years of service as ambassador.
While President Trump has introduced headwinds into the U.S.-Canada relationship, Congress continues to strongly support our neighbor up north.
While President Trump has introduced headwinds into the U.S.-Canada relationship, Congress continues to strongly support our neighbor up north.
February 12, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Last night, my colleagues and I wished Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman farewell after her six years of service as ambassador.
While President Trump has introduced headwinds into the U.S.-Canada relationship, Congress continues to strongly support our neighbor up north.
While President Trump has introduced headwinds into the U.S.-Canada relationship, Congress continues to strongly support our neighbor up north.
Hospitals and clinics across rural America have been pushed to the brink because Republicans slashed Medicaid & ACA coverage.
I met with Illinois members of the National Rural Health Association to discuss how we can preserve access to quality, affordable care in the face of these devastating cuts.
I met with Illinois members of the National Rural Health Association to discuss how we can preserve access to quality, affordable care in the face of these devastating cuts.
February 11, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Hospitals and clinics across rural America have been pushed to the brink because Republicans slashed Medicaid & ACA coverage.
I met with Illinois members of the National Rural Health Association to discuss how we can preserve access to quality, affordable care in the face of these devastating cuts.
I met with Illinois members of the National Rural Health Association to discuss how we can preserve access to quality, affordable care in the face of these devastating cuts.
U.S. companies reap the rewards of government programs but use foreign tax havens to scheme their way out of paying their fair share of taxes. I introduced the Stop Corporate Inversions Act to close this loophole to ensure American families and small businesses aren’t left behind.
February 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
U.S. companies reap the rewards of government programs but use foreign tax havens to scheme their way out of paying their fair share of taxes. I introduced the Stop Corporate Inversions Act to close this loophole to ensure American families and small businesses aren’t left behind.
Science has proven that the climate crisis is real, and our nation put in place critical rules that ensured that pollutants did not clog our air further. More than a decade later, it’s a dark day as President Trump shreds the principle that EPA relies on to eliminate climate pollution.
February 11, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Science has proven that the climate crisis is real, and our nation put in place critical rules that ensured that pollutants did not clog our air further. More than a decade later, it’s a dark day as President Trump shreds the principle that EPA relies on to eliminate climate pollution.
Yesterday, the Illinois Northern District Court upheld a law that removes debit and credit card swipe fees from the tip and tax portion of your bills.
I helped limit debit card swipe fees nationwide in 2010, and I am pleased to see states like Illinois follow my lead to protect consumers.
I helped limit debit card swipe fees nationwide in 2010, and I am pleased to see states like Illinois follow my lead to protect consumers.
February 11, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Yesterday, the Illinois Northern District Court upheld a law that removes debit and credit card swipe fees from the tip and tax portion of your bills.
I helped limit debit card swipe fees nationwide in 2010, and I am pleased to see states like Illinois follow my lead to protect consumers.
I helped limit debit card swipe fees nationwide in 2010, and I am pleased to see states like Illinois follow my lead to protect consumers.
Finally—this news is way overdue.
The National Guard should’ve never been sent to Chicago or any other city.
And it’s time for the Trump Administration to end its mass deportation campaign of terror.
The National Guard should’ve never been sent to Chicago or any other city.
And it’s time for the Trump Administration to end its mass deportation campaign of terror.
BREAKING: The Trump Administration quietly withdraws National Guard troops from Los Angeles, Chicago, Portland, in a win for the rule of law and immigrant communities.
February 11, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Finally—this news is way overdue.
The National Guard should’ve never been sent to Chicago or any other city.
And it’s time for the Trump Administration to end its mass deportation campaign of terror.
The National Guard should’ve never been sent to Chicago or any other city.
And it’s time for the Trump Administration to end its mass deportation campaign of terror.
I’m thankful for the proud Americans on this jury for upholding the rule of law and refusing to indict my fellow Senators Kelly and Slotkin.
But I’m still immensely concerned.
As we have seen in other cases meant to punish Trump’s enemies, his Justice Department will try again.
But I’m still immensely concerned.
As we have seen in other cases meant to punish Trump’s enemies, his Justice Department will try again.
BREAKING: Jeanine Pirro FAILS to get grand jury to indict Sens. Kelly, Slotkin, and four House members in politically-motivated prosecution.
February 11, 2026 at 5:42 PM
I’m thankful for the proud Americans on this jury for upholding the rule of law and refusing to indict my fellow Senators Kelly and Slotkin.
But I’m still immensely concerned.
As we have seen in other cases meant to punish Trump’s enemies, his Justice Department will try again.
But I’m still immensely concerned.
As we have seen in other cases meant to punish Trump’s enemies, his Justice Department will try again.
Higher education is one of the best investments we can make in America’s future. @duckworth.senate.gov and I met with members & leaders of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association to discuss how we can support Illinois community colleges and ensure they are accessible and affordable.
February 10, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Higher education is one of the best investments we can make in America’s future. @duckworth.senate.gov and I met with members & leaders of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association to discuss how we can support Illinois community colleges and ensure they are accessible and affordable.
Textbook costs are an overlooked barrier to college accessibility.
That’s why I’ve fought to secure $61 million in funding for the Open Textbook Pilot Program since 2018, including $7 million this year.
This money bridges educational divides & ensures students get the most out of their courses.
That’s why I’ve fought to secure $61 million in funding for the Open Textbook Pilot Program since 2018, including $7 million this year.
This money bridges educational divides & ensures students get the most out of their courses.
February 10, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Textbook costs are an overlooked barrier to college accessibility.
That’s why I’ve fought to secure $61 million in funding for the Open Textbook Pilot Program since 2018, including $7 million this year.
This money bridges educational divides & ensures students get the most out of their courses.
That’s why I’ve fought to secure $61 million in funding for the Open Textbook Pilot Program since 2018, including $7 million this year.
This money bridges educational divides & ensures students get the most out of their courses.
Yesterday, I joined @warren.senate.gov to call out the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the CFPB.
For 15 years, CFPB protected consumers from Wall Street and shady lending practices, saving them more than $21 billion. Congress must stand up and choose borrowers over billionaires.
For 15 years, CFPB protected consumers from Wall Street and shady lending practices, saving them more than $21 billion. Congress must stand up and choose borrowers over billionaires.
February 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Yesterday, I joined @warren.senate.gov to call out the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the CFPB.
For 15 years, CFPB protected consumers from Wall Street and shady lending practices, saving them more than $21 billion. Congress must stand up and choose borrowers over billionaires.
For 15 years, CFPB protected consumers from Wall Street and shady lending practices, saving them more than $21 billion. Congress must stand up and choose borrowers over billionaires.
Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential election.
And now, he’s planning to subvert the 2026 election.
And now, he’s planning to subvert the 2026 election.
February 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential election.
And now, he’s planning to subvert the 2026 election.
And now, he’s planning to subvert the 2026 election.
A weaponized FBI raided an election center in Georgia last month… on President Trump’s order.
Republicans’ response? To double down on his conspiracy theories and hold a series of EIGHT hearings to justify them.
Republicans’ response? To double down on his conspiracy theories and hold a series of EIGHT hearings to justify them.
February 10, 2026 at 3:36 PM
A weaponized FBI raided an election center in Georgia last month… on President Trump’s order.
Republicans’ response? To double down on his conspiracy theories and hold a series of EIGHT hearings to justify them.
Republicans’ response? To double down on his conspiracy theories and hold a series of EIGHT hearings to justify them.
The Trump Administration continues to disparage my colleagues who have served our nation.
It’s an honor to serve with Senator Kelly and Senator Slotkin.
Threatening them with punishment is an insult to service members and public servants everywhere.
It’s an honor to serve with Senator Kelly and Senator Slotkin.
Threatening them with punishment is an insult to service members and public servants everywhere.
February 10, 2026 at 2:53 PM
The Trump Administration continues to disparage my colleagues who have served our nation.
It’s an honor to serve with Senator Kelly and Senator Slotkin.
Threatening them with punishment is an insult to service members and public servants everywhere.
It’s an honor to serve with Senator Kelly and Senator Slotkin.
Threatening them with punishment is an insult to service members and public servants everywhere.
When companies use foreign tax havens to avoid paying U.S. taxes, they shouldn’t be rewarded with a government contract. I introduced the American Business for American Companies Act to permanently prohibit providing federal contracts to companies that refuse to pay their fair share.
February 9, 2026 at 11:18 PM
When companies use foreign tax havens to avoid paying U.S. taxes, they shouldn’t be rewarded with a government contract. I introduced the American Business for American Companies Act to permanently prohibit providing federal contracts to companies that refuse to pay their fair share.
President Trump promised his immigration enforcement would go after the “worst of the worst.”
But his Administration’s own data shows that is a lie.
ICE is going after innocent people, just to meet the President’s cruel enforcement quotas.
But his Administration’s own data shows that is a lie.
ICE is going after innocent people, just to meet the President’s cruel enforcement quotas.
BREAKING: A previously unreleased DHS memo finds that only 14% of people arrested by ICE last year had any charge or conviction for a violent offense.
February 9, 2026 at 5:44 PM
President Trump promised his immigration enforcement would go after the “worst of the worst.”
But his Administration’s own data shows that is a lie.
ICE is going after innocent people, just to meet the President’s cruel enforcement quotas.
But his Administration’s own data shows that is a lie.
ICE is going after innocent people, just to meet the President’s cruel enforcement quotas.