Durbin withdraws support for Cardinal Cupich award following Catholic backlash

Sen. Dick Durbin Rejects “Lifetime Achievement Award” from Cardinal Cupich Senator Dick Durbin, who has long supported abortion rights, has decided against accepting a “lifetime achievement award” from Cardinal Blase Cupich amidst pushback from Catholic bishops and community leaders in Chicago. Durbin communicated his choice to Kapitch, who expressed disappointment but respected the senator’s decision. […]
Bishops criticize Cardinal Cupich’s decision to recognize pro-abortion Senator Durbin.

A frustrated Catholic is preparing to challenge Chicago’s archbishop, Cardinal Blase Cupich. This comes after an announcement that Senator Dick Durbin is set to receive a “Lifetime Achievement Award.” The reactions are fueled by what many see as a betrayal of the Church’s long-standing stance against abortion. One group has even launched a petition urging […]
Senator Dick Durbin, Soon to Retire, Is the First Democrat to Speak Against the H-1B Visa Program

A bipartisan duo of senators is requesting explanations from 10 major CEOs regarding their hiring of H-1B immigrants from India and China. “It’s hard to believe there aren’t enough qualified American tech workers available when so many are being overlooked,” expressed Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Richard Durbin (D-IL) in a letter dated September 25. […]
Catholic leaders call on Cardinal Cupich to reconsider giving an award to pro-abortion advocate Dick Durbin.

Archdiocese of Chicago’s Controversial Decision Last week, Cardinal Blase Cupich announced that he would present Senator Dick Durbin from Illinois with a Lifetime Achievement Award on November 3rd. This decision has raised eyebrows and sparked significant backlash among prominent Catholic leaders. One notable reaction came from Bishop Thomas Paprocki, who stated, “This decision risks causing […]
Durbin responds to Patel’s comment on Kirk shooting: ‘be quiet and allow the experts to handle it’

Senator Durbin Critiques FBI Director Over Arrest Confusion Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), who serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, voiced criticism towards FBI Director Kash Patel after he quickly retracted a statement regarding the arrest related to the shooting of Charlie Kirk. Durbin pointed out that Patel had caused significant confusion on social media by […]
Durbin criticizes Trump’s takeover of DC police as ‘political stunt’

Senator Durbin Critiques Trump’s Actions on D.C. Police Illinois Senator Dick Durbin criticized President Trump’s recent decision to take control of police stations in Washington, D.C., labeling it as “political theatre.” He expressed concern that the president overlooked the city’s strides in crime reduction. Durbin spoke at a press conference on Monday, where he joined […]
Garcia and Durbin respond to federal sanctuary jurisdiction labels from the DOJ

Illinois Democrats Push Back on Immigration Policies Illinois Democrats are defending the state’s immigration policies against criticisms from the Trump administration, emphasizing their commitment to uphold constitutional rights, ensure public safety, and support local cooperation with federal authorities. In a recent letter, Senators Jesus Garcia and Richard Durbin noted that the Department of Justice has […]
Dick Durbin and Roger Marshall Aiming to Eliminate Your Credit Card Rewards

Concerns Over Credit Card Rewards in New Legislation During a recent Breitbart News Policy event, Richard Hunt, the executive chairman of the Electronic Payments Union (EPC), expressed his concerns regarding Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Roger Marshall (R-KY). He accused them of trying to take away credit card rewards through proposed legislation. Hunt emphasized that […]
Durbin calls for recordings of discussions between Ghislaine Maxwell and the Department of Justice

Senate Judiciary Committee’s ranking member, Dick Durbin from Illinois, is demanding the Department of Justice to release all documents, records, and notes related to an interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who received a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. In a recent discussion with Associate Attorney General Todd […]
Durbin: FBI agents were instructed to mark Epstein records that referred to Trump

Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), who serves as a ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee, recently informed Attorney General Pam Bondi that about 1,000 FBI employees have been tasked with reviewing a vast number of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, particularly noting references to President Trump. In a series of letters sent […]