Durbin probes FBI response to shootings
During a Senate committee hearing, Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin criticized the FBI's response to shootings involving an ICE officer and a Border Patrol agent.
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FAA holding off on air traffic controller raises
A pair of Democratic senators are accusing the head of the Federal Aviation Administration of holding pay raises for air traffic controllers "hostage." CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Sen. Dick Durbin on Lindsey Graham's legacy
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his friendship and political clashes with Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly this weekend.
Sen. Durbin on Trump lifting Turkey sanctions
Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss President Trump's announcement at the NATO summit that he's lifting U.S. sanctions on Turkey.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Stratton on primary victory
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has secured the Democratic nomination for Senate in her state, looking to fill the seat of longtime Sen. Dick Durbin. Stratton joins "The Takeout" to discuss her victory, the war with Iran and more.
Race heats up for Sen. Dick Durbin's seat
Tuesday's Illinois primaries left two frontrunners projected to face off in November for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's seat. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is expected to run against Republican Don Tracy. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Key races to watch in Illinois' primary battles
Voters in Illinois are heading to the polls for primary day on Tuesday with many critical races on the ballot. Lynn Sweet, special correspondent for Chicago Public Media, joins to discuss.
Illinois holds primary elections
Illinois is holding primary elections on Tuesday that will help determine who will fill retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's seat. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
High voter turnout in Chicago for Illinois primary
The Chicago Board of Elections says early voting numbers for Tuesday's primary election are already higher than in previous midterm years. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to discuss the state of Illinois' Senate race.
Durbin: DHS funding to get separate vote
Senators have reached a deal to separate five bipartisan bills from legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security, as Democrats call for reforms to ICE. Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Durbin on cuts to medical research
Sen. Dick Durbin blasted National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya's proposed budget cuts that would erase billions of dollars in funding for medical research.
Recapping biggest political moments this week
From Pope Francis' death to Senate surprises and drama within the Democratic National Committee, political strategists Maura Gillespie and Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" to unpack the week's biggest stories.
Sen. Dick Durbin explains decision to retire
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said it was time for him to pass the torch after announcing he will not seek reelection in 2026. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Sen. Dick Durbin: "The torch must be passed"
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois addressed reporters on Thursday, one day after he announced plans to retire at the end of next year. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announces he is not running for reelection
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Durbin retirement to prompt shakeup in Senate Democratic leadership
Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he won't seek reelection in 2026, kickstarting a race among Democrats in the Senate for his leadership position.
Durbin announces Senate retirement
Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin announced he will not seek reelection, prompting a shake up in Democratic leadership for the upper chamber. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Durbin accuses Patel of ordering FBI firings
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Dick Durbin, says he has highly credible information that Kash Patel is behind the firings at the FBI, something Patel denied in his confirmation hearing. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Durbin accuses Patel of ordering FBI firings before his confirmation
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin said he has "highly credible information" that Patel is behind the firings at the FBI, though he is not yet the FBI director.
Senate Democrats seek Epshteyn communications
Two top Senate Democrats are calling on Preisdent-elect Donald Trump's administration picks to be required to disclose any communications they've had with Trump's longtime adviser Boris Epshteyn. Allegations recently surfaced that Epshteyn was soliciting financial payments concerning potential appointments to Trump's Cabinet, which Epshteyn has denied. CBS News investigative reporter Dan Klaidman has the details.
Durbin on Gaetz ethics inquiry
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the Senate's majority whip, is calling for the preservation of the report and any documentation pertaining to the House Ethics Committee inquiry into former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
Durbin on Election Day 2024
Illinois Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin tells CBS News he is confident in Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign efforts. Durbin also weighed in on some key Senate races that could impact the balance of power in Capitol Hill.
Democrats push for Supreme Court ethics bill
Senate Democrats are once again pushing for a Supreme Court ethics bill amid new revelations about several justices, including Samuel Alito. Renee Knake Jefferson, professor of law at the University of Houston Law Center, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Breaking down Senate's tech CEO hearing
Five of the most powerful tech CEOs faced intense questioning on Capitol Hill on Wednesday over the risks their social media platforms pose to minors. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports on what executives told senators.
Social media CEOs to testify on child safety
Executives of the some of nation's top social media companies are set to testify Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Senators will hear from the leaders of Meta, TikTok, X, Snapchat and Discord on measures being taken to protect minors. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
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