Senator Duckworth drops ultimatum to top White House officials
Senators Tammy Duckworth and Mazie Hirono had vowed to vote no on any "non-diversity nominees" until Asian Americans are named to more high level positions in the Biden administration.
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Duckworth calls for "deeper investigation" into spa shootings motive
Senator Tammy Duckworth says a "deeper investigation" is needed to determine whether the shooting that left eight people dead was racially motivated.
Duckworth calls for "deeper investigation" into anti-Asian crimes
Senator Tammy Duckworth wants to know if hate crimes against Asian Americans are underreported.
Transcript: Tammy Duckworth on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Illinois Democrat Senator Tammy Duckworth that aired Sunday, March 21, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Democrats turn to environmental justice in inequality fight
Legislators are set to introduce a pair of bills focused on fighting "environmental injustice."
Duckworth discusses rise in anti-Asian American hate crimes
"I still get asked, 'Where are you from originally?'" the Illinois Democratic senator says.
Senator Duckworth delivers emotional appeal
Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, an Iraq War veteran, addressed a joint session of Congress to say she would never have imagined there would be an attempt of a violent overthrow at the U.S. Capitol. This comes hours after a swarm of pro-Trump protesters stormed the Capitol, sparking a lockdown and a pause to the counting of electoral votes. Watch her remarks here.
A look at Biden's potential running mates
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is pushing back his decision on announcing a running mate, with interviews beginning next week. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss three of the potential contenders: Senator Kamala Harris, Congresswoman Karen Bass and Senator Tammy Duckworth.
Tammy Duckworth fires back at Tucker Carlson, Trump campaign
The senator said she won't be deterred by "self-serving, insecure men who can't tell the difference between true patriotism and hateful nationalism."
Impeachment inquiry witness Alexander Vindman to retire from Army
Vindman, who was the top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council, was a key witness in President Trump's impeachment inquiry.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth responds after Tucker Carlson suggests she hates America
Carlson called Duckworth, a Purple Heart recipient, a "deeply silly and unimpressive person."
Democratic senator blocks 1,123 military promotions over impeachment witness
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, who was an expert of Ukraine at the National Security Council, is expected to be promoted to full colonel.
Amtrak backs down from $25,000 ticket for disabled riders
Two disabled passengers won't pay extra for tickets, which normally cost $16 per person, the rail service said.
Democratic senator knocks Amtrak over $25,000 price quote for disabled passengers
Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, the first disabled woman elected to Congress, called it "outrageous" for Amtrak to ask passengers to pay $25,000 for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Bloomington, Illinois.
Senators move to protect program for immigrant military families
The proposal by Senator Tammy Duckworth, an Army veteran, is designed to safeguard a little-known immigration program the Trump administration might end
Democrats decry Trump proposal to restrict green cards for immigrants who use public aid
The proposed rule would bar certain low-income immigrants who use public benefits from obtaining U.S. residency
Sen. Tammy Duckworth casts vote on Senate floor with new baby Maile
Duckworth cast her vote in confirmation for NASA administrator with her daughter Maile in her arms on the Senate floor Thursday
10-day-old Maile Pearl becomes first infant allowed on Senate floor
"You know, hopefully we're not setting expectations too high for her," said Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Sen. Tammy Duckworth reflects on the hardships that have defined her
The 50-year-old double amputee became the first U.S. senator to give birth while in office
Duckworth becomes first senator to give birth while in office
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, is the first U.S. senator to deliver a baby while holding that office
U.S. Army veteran who served two tours deported to Mexico
Deportation comes more than a week after Miguel Perez was denied U.S. citizenship because of a 2008 drug conviction
Sen. Tammy Duckworth is still breaking down barriers, and she likes it
With a baby due in April, she'll be the first senator to give birth while in office
Senator faces workplace predicament over maternity leave
"If I take maternity leave, then I won't be allowed to sponsor legislation or vote during that time period," explained Duckworth
Sen. Tammy Duckworth on her many "firsts" as a politician
"I've been a little overwhelmed by how landmark it is when it shouldn't be -- it's the 21st century," said Duckworth of her pregnancy
Transcript: Sen. Tammy Duckworth on "Face the Nation"
Duckworth joined us to discuss her career, her pregnancy and arcane Senate rules about children in the chamber
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