WASHINGTON — As soon as Sen. Richard Durbin of Illinois learned officially Monday that there would be a Democratic opening at the top of the Judiciary Committee, he was on the phone to his colleagues trying to nail down their support for the position.

Senate democrats face power struggle for top judiciary job

The Philippines has banned two US lawmakers from visiting and will introduce tighter entry restrictions for US citizens should Washington enforce sanctions over the detention of a top government critic, the president's spokesman said on Friday.

Philippines bans two US senators, mulls new visa rules for Americans

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Senate democrats face power struggle for top judiciary job

Philippines bans two US senators, mulls new visa rules for Americans