The number two Senate Democrat's pending departure is a pivotal moment for a party looking for leadership in the second Trump ...

The second-ranking Senate Democrat will retire after his decadeslong career representing Illinois in Congress.

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

The 80-year-old Democrat told WBEZ in an Illinois exclusive that age was a factor in his not seeking a sixth term in the U.S.

Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the second ranking Democrat in the Senate, said Wednesday he wouldn’t seek re-election and ...

Following Sen. Dick Durbin’s decision, Illinois officeholders are looking at the potential risks and rewards of seeking a ...

Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois won’t run for reelection next year, opening up the No. 2 slot in Senate Democratic leadership ...

Democratic U.S. Senator Dick Durbin will not seek reelection next year, he said on Wednesday, setting the stage for a ...

Durbin, a key figure in the Democratic caucus, has made his mark in Congress, notably endorsing Barack Obama early in the ...

Ill., announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026, ending his decades-long career in Congress. NBC News' Andrea ...

Senator Dick Durbin says he will not seek re-election in 2026. According to a statement on his Facebook page on Wednesday ...