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Rubio replaces top US diplomat for Europe with former Senate staffer, consultant
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appointed a former member of his Senate staff who primarily has experience as a business ...
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Who Is Running to Replace Dick Durbin? Here’s Who’s In and Who Might Be Joining the US Senate Race
There promises to be nothing boring about the Illinois race to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, who will retire in 2027 after ...
Senate Democratic retirements clear the way for a new generation: From the Politics Desk
Durbin is the fourth Senate Democrat to announce retirement plans ahead of next year’s midterm elections, along with Gary ...
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Pritzker backs Stratton in Senate race - could it narrow the field?
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as his candidate for the 2026 Senate race, raising questions about ...
Whip watch: Dick Durbin gives tearful goodbye as Dem power play begins for No. 2 Senate spot
Senators Brian Schatz, Patty Murray and Sheldon Whitehouse could be considered potential successors for Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin.
In His Springfield Backyard, Dick Durbin Reflects on His Decision Not to Run for Another Senate Term
Standing on his backyard deck Thursday – the same place where he declared his 1996 candidacy for U.S. Senate – Illinois’ ...
Mexico moves to outlaw foreign propaganda after US runs anti-migrant ad across border
A reform was presented to the Mexican Senate to bar foreign governments from spreading propaganda after the U.S. DHS airs ...
Senate passes resolution establishing National Park Week
The United States Senate has passed a resolution introduced by Senator Todd Young (R-Ind) and other colleagues to secure April 19-27 as National Park Week. According ...