Senators Durbin and Whitehouse demand commitments from the DOJ regarding transparency and actions following Maxwell's meeting.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Sheldon Whitehouse are urging Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to provide public commitments following his meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of Jeffrey Epstein. They expressed concern about the nature of the meeting and possible immunity offered to Maxwell, asserting it deviates from standard prosecutorial practices.
In a letter, the senators requested transparency with victims regarding any decisions related to Maxwell's appeal and assurance that no pardons or commutations would be offered in exchange for her cooperation. They condemned the Department of Justice's handling of the Epstein case and emphasized the need for accountability.
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Richard J. Durbin Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Richard J. Durbin:
- S.2457: A bill to authorize dedicated domestic terrorism offices within the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and require the Federal Government to take steps to prevent domestic terrorism.
- S.2374: A bill to establish the Climate Change Advisory Commission to develop recommendations, frameworks, and guidelines for projects to respond to the impacts of climate change, to issue Federal obligations, the proceeds of which shall be used to fund projects that aid in adaptation to climate change, and for other purposes.
- S.2171: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
- S.2107: POST Act of 2025
- S.2093: Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act
- S.2026: Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Richard J. Durbin on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Durbin.
Richard J. Durbin Fundraising
Richard J. Durbin recently disclosed $6.6K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 939th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 69.5% came from individual donors.
Durbin disclosed $414.7K of spending. This was the 112th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Durbin disclosed $1.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 241st most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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