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October 08, 2026As USS Lincoln Returns Home, Duckworth Renews Her Call for Public Hearings to Investigate Toll of Trump’s Illegal War on Servicemembers
As the USS Lincoln finally returns to port today in San Diego after over 300 days at sea, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) is renewing her call for public hearings to investigate the toll that Trump’s illegal war against Iran has had on our servicemembers, including the brave troops aboard the Lincoln, other ships and across bases in the region who suffered deteriorating conditions, rationed meals and dwindling supplies. Last month after Duckworth joined SASC Ranking Member Reed and her Senat… Continue Reading
October 08, 2026Duckworth Reacts to Army Report on DCA Crash, Reiterates Calls for FAA and DoD to Implement Urgently Needed Safety Recommendations to Prevent Next Tragedy
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation—today released the following statement after the U.S. Army released its report that detailed numerous systemic failures leading up to the deadly DCA mid-air collision between a commercial aircraft and a Blackhawk helicopter that claimed the lives of 67 people: “Ever since the tragic DCA midair collision stole 67 lives, the families of Flight 5342, the National Transportation Safety Board, avi… Continue Reading
October 05, 2026Duckworth Announces Illinois Native and Longtime Advisor Kelsey Becker as Chief of Staff
Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced that her Deputy Chief of Staff Kelsey Becker has been promoted to Chief of Staff following Kalina Thompson’s departure from the role. Becker, a Schaumburg native, has served Duckworth’s team since 2012 in a range of leadership roles in both the Senator’s House and Senate offices as well as her campaigns. “For over a decade, Kalina Thompson has been a kindred public servant, a true force for good, and beyond it all, a fiercely loyal friend,” s… Continue Reading
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February 28, 2026Illinois elected leaders blast Trump’s military strikes in Iran: ‘No justification’
CHICAGO - Elected state and congressional leaders in Illinois blasted President Trump and his administration for the early morning military strikes in Iran on Saturday. The local leaders, mostly Democrats who have routinely opposed the Trump administration’s policies on nearly every front, argued the strikes against Iran were not legally justified and circumvented congressional authority for war. Here is what they said. U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth US Senator Tammy Duckworth, Democrat from Illi… Continue Reading
February 26, 2026Trump wants to ‘dismantle’ VA, veteran senator claims
Veteran Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois accused President Donald Trump of seeking to privatize and ultimately dismantle the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) during a combative congressional hearing this week. Why It Matters The remarks come amid a fresh dispute over a VA disability compensation rule that sparked backlash from veterans’ groups. The comments also reflect a broader fight over the future of the VA and how veterans’ care should be delivered. VA pointed Newsweek t… Continue Reading
February 13, 2026Senator seeks US watchdog probe into Texas drone incidents
, March 13 (Reuters) - The top Democrat on the U.S. Senate Commerce aviation subcommittee on Friday called for a government investigation into two recent incidents of the government's use of a laser-based anti-drone system in Texas. Senator Tammy Duckworth, in a letter seen by Reuters, asked the inspector generals for the Transportation, Homeland Security and Defense departments to jointly investigate the government's use of counter-drone high-energy laser weapons. She said the Texas events … Continue Reading