Duckworth Grills Hegseth, Caine Over Lack of Strategy in Trump’s Illegal, Spiraling War of Choice
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today pressed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman to the Joint Chiefs
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Durbin, Wicker, Shaheen, Bipartisan Group Of Senators Host Ukrainian Prime Minister
stay and work in the U.S. until the Secretary of State determines that hostilities in Ukraine have ceased
Duckworth Demands DHS Rescind Noem’s Reckless ‘Shoes On’ Airport Screening Policy that Watchdog Says ‘Created a New Security Vulnerability’
Administration rescind former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s dangerous policy that allows travelers … killed all 197 passengers and the flight crew. “Secretary Noem’s decision to implement a shoes on policy
Duckworth, Sanders, Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Establish Guardianship Bill of Rights to Protect Veterans and Americans with Disabilities
disability ratings and care at risk,demanding VA Secretary Doug Collins rescind and apologize for implementing the shameful … rule change. After Secretary Collins initially said he would “halt” enforcement of the rule, Duckworthcalled
Duckworth, Leader Schumer, Senate Democrats Urge Trump to Stop Attacks Against Seniors, Americans with Disabilities and Children Who Depend on Medicaid in Democratic-Led States
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy, Jr. and Centers
Duckworth Joins Murphy, Senate Democrats in Forcing War Powers Vote as Trump’s War in Iran Spirals Out of Control
year. We are demanding public hearings so Secretary Hegseth and Secretary Rubio can answer, under oath
Durbin Delivers Floor Speech Outlining His Concerns Over Markwayne Mullin’s Nomination To Lead DHS Ahead Of Confirmation Vote
Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to be Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Senate Democratic … nomination. Durbin began his speech by reflecting on Secretary Kristi Noem’s failed job as DHS Secretary. Earlier
Durbin Statement On Markwayne Mullin Confirmation
nomination to be Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary: “Kristi Noem presided over a DHS that steamrolled civil
Duckworth Votes Against Confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary
serve as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary. The Senate confirmed Mullin tonight by a 54-45 vote
Amid Surging Energy Costs, Durbin & Duckworth Call On Trump Administration To Release Energy Assistance Funding
foundhereand below. March 12, 2026 Dear Secretary Kennedy: We urge you to immediately release the remaining roughly
Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Demanding Secretary Rubio Ramp Up Crisis Efforts to Safely Evacuate Americans Left Stranded by Trump’s War of Choice Against Iran
leading her Senate Democratic colleagues in demanding that Secretary of State Marco Rubio immediately ramp up communication … making in the Middle East. Following Secretary Rubio’s all-Member briefing yesterday where he continued to insist
Durbin Meets With National Cancer Institute Director Amidst Widespread Concern About The Damage Being Done To Our Nation’s Medical Research Infrastructure
President Trump and Health and Human Services’ Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. push forward with efforts to slash … previous years. “What the Trump Administration and specifically Secretary Kennedy are doing to medical research conducted
Durbin, Cortez Masto Lead 39 Senate Colleagues In Demanding DHS Reduce Delays For DACA Renewals
outgoing U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director … President Trump’s nominee to replace Secretary Noem, also received a copy of this letter. Full text
Durbin, Grassley Introduce The Baltic Security Assessment Act To Strengthen Diplomatic Relations, Security Cooperation Between U.S. & Baltic States
Assessment Act of 2026, legislation that requires the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense
Durbin Asks Witnesses About Developmental Impact Of Immigration Detention On Children During Spotlight Forum On MAGA Mass Deportation Agenda
these unlawful actions carried out by DHS and Secretary Noem under the direction of President Trump. Durbin
Senate, House Judiciary Leaders Refer Kristi Noem To Justice Department For Perjury Investigation
Committee, referred embattled Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to the Department of Justice … Members write:“We write to refer evidence showing Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem repeatedly misled the Senate
Duckworth Demands Joint Investigation into Trump Administration’s Failures Leading Up to El Paso and Fort Hancock Incidents
Mark Ditlevson, the nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas Security Affairs, claimed
As The President Continues To Line His Pockets Off Cryptocurrency Schemes, Durbin Introduces No Crypto In Social Security Act
plans. In June 2025, Durbin sent aletterto DOL Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer urging the Department to reverse this
Duckworth, Booker, Kaine, Murphy, Schiff, Baldwin Lay Out Demand to Thune for Immediate Hearings on Iran War Following Introduction of New War Powers Resolutions
move swiftly to arrange public committee hearings with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete … single public hearing to receive testimony from the Secretaries of State or Defense under oath. The resolutions—which
Duckworth Joins Colleagues in Demanding HHS Immediately Release Title X Funding
colleagues in demanding Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. take immediate action to protect … available onSenator Duckworth’s websiteand below: Dear Secretary Kennedy: For nearly 60 years, the Title X Family Planning
Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Colleagues in Pressing DOD for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
available below and onthe Senator’s website. Secretary Hegseth, We write with grave concern regarding the airstrikes … taking place in a vacuum. As Secretary of Defense, you set the tone for U.S. military conduct
Durbin Slams Senate Republicans For Blocking Bill To Fund TSA, FEMA, And More While DHS Funding Negotiations Continue
Border Patrol (CBP), and the Office of the Secretary—while negotiations continue to rein in federal immigration agents
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Birthright Citizenship
contributions of immigrant families.” “One week ago, Secretary Kristi Noem walked in and sat at this table. Forty … eight hours [later], she was removed as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. What
Durbin Recounts Secretary Noem’s Disgraceful Tenure Leading DHS
fire U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, whose disastrous leadership led to a lawless … Durbin made clear in his remarks, Secretary Noem’s removal was long overdue. Durbin began his remarks
Duckworth, Durbin Call for Greater FAA Investment and Efficiency at Chicago O’Hare Airport
traffic controllers. “With this funding on hand and Secretary Duffy’s interest in ‘supercharging’ controller hiring and training … traffic controllers. With this funding on hand and Secretary Duffy’s interest in “supercharging” controller hiring and training