Richard J. Durbin

Here’s the bottom line: Donald Trump lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden by 7 million votes. Nothing Trump says tonight can change that basic reality.

Todd Blanche’s slip-up during yesterday’s hearing made it clear where his loyalties lie. He is working for TRUMP—not YOU.

No member of the Senate would vote for Todd Blanche after meeting with the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. Todd Blanche has completely ignored them. His baloney excuses are denying justice for thes...

Epstein survivor: We talk about Todd Blanche’s credentials. As a career prosecutor, he should be salivating. This case is gold. 6 million files and thousands of victims. Durbin: Why won’t he meet...

Sen. DURBIN: I will never forget Todd Blanche’s hearing yesterday. He was asked if he’d meet with Epstein’s victims. In my office, he said yes. In the hearing, he said no. I met with them. I’ll nev...

AG nominee Todd Blanche refused to condemn Trump’s blanket pardon of J6 rioters who assaulted law enforcement. @SenatorDurbin: “I don't think you can explain to the American people. You certainly ...

Sen. DURBIN: Donald Trump pardoned rioters who went on to commit serious crimes. Do you think the blanket pardons were appropriate? Blanche: He has that power—I don’t question his authority or dec...

Sen. DURBIN: There are ten Epstein survivors with us today, who have had no chance to speak with you. Will you meet with them? Blanche: I have somebody from my office they can meet with. Durbin: ...

Sen. DURBIN: This nation deserves an Attorney General who loves the Constitution more than he loves the President. Mr. Blanche, you have proven beyond a reasonable doubt you are not that person.

70 million Americans, including 2 million Illinoisans, rely on Social Security. But absent action, their monthly benefits will be cut by $450 in just six years. We cannot allow that to happen. Tod...

Sen. DURBIN: What do courtrooms say about unmet security concerns? Justice BARRETT: That’s part of their budget request. They’re in great need. Justice KAGAN: Lower federal courts have some sig...

Sen. DURBIN: Tomorrow we’re considering Todd Blanche’s nomination. He has said the courts are full of ‘rogue activist judges’ and the Trump Administration is ‘at war’ with the federal judiciary. Th...

Sen. DURBIN: I know this is a meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee but something is missing. Lindsey Graham is missing. His absence is felt personally. Sending our condolences to his sister Da...

Today, I welcomed members and volunteers from @voices4results to the Hill, where they will advocate for poverty reduction efforts. I have been honored to work with RESULTS throughout my time in ...

NEWS FROM RANKING MEMBER DURBIN: I’m announcing today that Liz Oyer and Dani Bensky will be the Democratic witnesses in opposition to Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination. Liz Oyer served a...

I was just with Senator Graham at the NATO Summit in Türkiye — here meeting with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Budrys to discuss Russian threats to the Baltics. Lindsey was a tireless supporter of Eu...

A few final photos from my time at the 2026 NATO Summit, where I met with @secgennato, @alexstubb, nicusordanro, as well as many others. Support for NATO is alive and well in Congress, and I will...

The people of Ukraine have shown remarkable courage over the past four years in the face of Russia’s unwarranted war of aggression. The United States and NATO must support these brave individuals...

On my way home from the NATO summit, I stopped in Budapest, Hungary, to meet with leaders of its new government after Viktor Orbán’s loss in April. I’m encouraged by Hungary’s decision to play a...

Great to meet Hungary’s new Foreign Minister @orbananitaofficial today who reaffirmed Hungary’s relations with the U.S., place in the EU and NATO, and support for Ukraine.