Long-time Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced his retirement Wednesday, setting off a once-in-a-decade leadership fight to fill his highly-coveted position.

A large group of Democrats on Wednesday called on the Social Security Administration to keep field offices open. “We write ...

Donald Trump can’t get rid of Pete Hegseth fast enough as the tough talking former Fox News host looks more and more like a huge liability and a soft target for Democrats.

Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) are viewed by Senate insiders as the three lawmakers competing to succeed ...

Two bills moving through the legislature this year will bring more protection and rights to victims of sex trafficking.

The veteran senator's departure will set off a mad scramble both for his Senate seat and for younger colleagues eager to move ...

A measure to release the state's $807 million contribution to the Maui wildfire global settlement is going to lawmakers for a ...

Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he won't seek reelection in 2026, kickstarting a race for his long-held seat representing ...

Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s minority whip, won’t run for reelection next year, leaving the No. 2 Democratic ...

The Illinois Democrat has announced he will retire at the end of his term next year after nearly three decades in the Senate.

The 80-year-old added that “a strong Democratic bench” would be “ready to serve” in his place — without naming any immediate ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a massive overhaul of the State Department on Tuesday, with plans to reduce staff in the U.S. by 15% while closing and consolidating more than 100 bureaus ...