Sen. Dianne Feinstein returns to D.C. after extended absence
1 year, 7 months ago

Sen. Dianne Feinstein returns to D.C. after extended absence

LA Times  

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, shown in February, is returning to Washington following her extended absence due to the shingles virus. Sen. Dianne Feinstein flew back to Washington on Tuesday, her spokesman said, after her extended absence due to the shingles virus threatened to derail Senate Democrats’ agenda. On Tuesday, Khanna said he was glad to hear of Feinstein’s return, and he was “hopeful that she will be able to fulfill her duties.” “The people of California deserve strong representation and a senator who can vote to advance President Biden’s judicial nominees and protect Americans’ fundamental rights. If not, it is time for us to have a necessary discussion about the future of the California Senate seat,” said Allison, who is backing Rep. Barbara Lee in next year’s race to succeed Feinstein. The sentiment was echoed by California’s junior senator, Alex Padilla, who said he knew Feinstein was “eager to return to continue our important work.” The Senate contest, which began in earnest even before Feinstein announced in February she would not run again, had also been affected by the uncertainty over her health.

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Dianne Feinstein death: She leaves behind a towering legacy—and huge, high-stakes questions for Democrats and the Senate.
1 year, 2 months ago

Dianne Feinstein death: She leaves behind a towering legacy—and huge, high-stakes questions for Democrats and the Senate.

Slate  

California senior Sen. Dianne Feinstein has died at the age of 90. Feinstein’s reputation has evolved greatly over her 30 years in the senate: She is best known variously for her work on gun control and women’s rights, her commitment to finding common ground with Republicans, and finally, for her long and very public health decline and her refusal to …

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, trailblazer and champion of liberal priorities, dies at age 90
1 year, 2 months ago

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, trailblazer and champion of liberal priorities, dies at age 90

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat and champion of liberal causes who was elected to the Senate in 1992 and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. President Joe Biden, who served with Feinstein for years in the Senate, called her “a pioneering American,” a “true trailblazer” and …

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 90, falls at home and goes to hospital, but scans are clear, her office says
1 year, 4 months ago

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 90, falls at home and goes to hospital, but scans are clear, her office says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the oldest member of Congress, fell in her home and went to a hospital for a short time, her office said on Wednesday. The 90-year-old California Democrat, who has faced mounting concerns about her health and her ability to perform the duties of a senator, “briefly went to the hospital yesterday afternoon as a …

Feinstein leaves hospital after ‘minor fall’ in her San Francisco home
1 year, 4 months ago

Feinstein leaves hospital after ‘minor fall’ in her San Francisco home

LA Times  

Sen. Dianne Feinstein was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after suffering a “minor fall” in her San Francisco home, her office confirmed. Feinstein’s spokesperson Adam Russell said the hospitalization was a “precaution” and that she returned home after “all of her scans were clear.” The fall occurred in Feinstein’s kitchen, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told The Times. In a statement, Senate …

Dianne Feinstein, still recovering, is skipping a California visit during Senate break
1 year, 5 months ago

Dianne Feinstein, still recovering, is skipping a California visit during Senate break

LA Times  

Sen. Dianne Feinstein and staff leave a Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on May 11 after her return to Washington. The senator’s office did not say whether her decision to stay put was made on the advice of a doctor, but Ron Eckstein, her press secretary, said that she would remain in Washington “while she continues to recover.” As recently as …

Partisan mistrust still festers in Washington after Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s absence
1 year, 6 months ago

Partisan mistrust still festers in Washington after Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s absence

LA Times  

Along with speculation about Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s health and ability to serve, the California Democrat’s two-month absence from the Capitol this year exposed the deep partisan distrust that permeates the U.S. Senate and threatens to undercut an essential piece of President Biden’s agenda. Earlier this spring when she was still absent, Republicans rejected a Democratic effort to replace Feinstein temporarily …

Feinstein responds to questions about her absence from Washington
1 year, 7 months ago

Feinstein responds to questions about her absence from Washington

LA Times  

With the help of a staff member, Sen. Dianne Feinstein rose from her wheelchair, gripped his arm and walked onto the floor and cast her second vote of the week. We need her on the floor, but we’re doing our best to be sensitive to her medical condition.” On Monday, Sen. Richard Blumenthal spoke in support of Feinstein, saying she’s …

California Democrats further torn after seeing Sen. Feinstein’s return to Washington
1 year, 7 months ago

California Democrats further torn after seeing Sen. Feinstein’s return to Washington

LA Times  

Sen. Dianne Feinstein departs a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington on Thursday. Environmental planner Eddie Isaacs, 42, wants to see how Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s recovery progresses before deciding whether he believes she ought to step down before her term is over. “I think it’s important we have a U.S. senator to be able to fulfill their duties every day …

Sen. Dianne Feinstein is back at work but needs a lot of helping hands
1 year, 7 months ago

Sen. Dianne Feinstein is back at work but needs a lot of helping hands

LA Times  

An hour into a Senate Judiciary hearing on Thursday, California Sen. Dianne Feinstein was wheeled into the chamber by a staff member. “I’m glad to welcome our colleague, Sen. Feinstein, back to our committee,” Sen. Ted Cruz said, before adding that she was abetting “several nominees who are so extreme and so unqualified that they couldn’t have a prayer of …

California’s Feinstein returns to Senate after monthslong absence
1 year, 7 months ago

California’s Feinstein returns to Senate after monthslong absence

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — California Sen. Dianne Feinstein returned to the Senate on Wednesday after a two-and-a-half-month absence due to illness, giving majority Democrats a much-needed final vote as they seek to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominees and raise the nation’s debt ceiling in the coming weeks. “I’m hopeful those issues will subside as I continue to recover.” f93f03adf8b8447eb2a9dacac4d68fd0 Feinstein’s return after …

Feinstein returning to Senate after facing resignation calls
1 year, 7 months ago

Feinstein returning to Senate after facing resignation calls

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s office disclosed Tuesday that she is returning to Washington following an absence of more than two months in which the oldest member of Congress faced calls from within her own party to resign. Few details emerged on Feinstein’s condition, and some Democrats openly complained that her lengthy absence was compromising the Democratic agenda in the …

Democrats hoped Feinstein would return next week. She’s made no promises
1 year, 7 months ago

Democrats hoped Feinstein would return next week. She’s made no promises

LA Times  

Sen. Dianne Feinstein arrives at the Senate chamber inside the U.S. Capitol for a vote in February. That accounting, he said, must involve a “full medical briefing on her condition and on its prognosis; the best and honest judgment whether she’ll be able to return, and if so, when; and for how long she’ll be able to work everyday.” “Frankly, …

What should Democrats do about Dianne Feinstein?
1 year, 7 months ago

What should Democrats do about Dianne Feinstein?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Whatever the normal process has been in the past, we’d follow in the future,” …

Opinion: I Don’t Like Double Standards Either, But Dianne Feinstein Needs To Go
1 year, 8 months ago

Opinion: I Don’t Like Double Standards Either, But Dianne Feinstein Needs To Go

Huff Post  

As much as double standards should rightfully bother anyone who believes in fairness regarding mental fitness and the U.S. Senate, I struggle to rationalize with the argument that everyone deserves the right to suck up space when they can no longer do their job. Not speaking out undermines our credibility as elected representatives of the people.” Joining Khanna’s call was …

White House urges patience as Sen. Feinstein’s absence leaves judicial agenda in jeopardy
1 year, 8 months ago

White House urges patience as Sen. Feinstein’s absence leaves judicial agenda in jeopardy

LA Times  

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s health issues are threatening to imperil President Biden’s quest to remake the federal judiciary — but so far the White House is willing to be patient. “It is flat wrong to seek partisan advantage from the health issues of a colleague.” Republicans blocked a Democratic effort on Tuesday to temporarily replace Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary …

Republicans object to replacing Feinstein on Judiciary panel
1 year, 8 months ago

Republicans object to replacing Feinstein on Judiciary panel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republicans blocked a Democratic request to temporarily replace California Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday, leaving Democrats with few options for moving some of President Joe Biden’s stalled judicial nominees. Schumer would not answer questions about whether he thinks Feinstein should consider resigning, but said he had spoken to Feinstein and “she and I are …

Republicans object to replacing Dianne Feinstein on Judiciary panel
1 year, 8 months ago

Republicans object to replacing Dianne Feinstein on Judiciary panel

LA Times  

Republicans on Tuesday blocked a Democratic request to temporarily replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee, leaving Democrats with few options for moving some of President Biden’s stalled judicial nominees. Schumer would not answer questions about whether he thinks Feinstein should consider resigning, but said he had spoken to Feinstein and “she and I are both very hopeful …

Republicans balk at plan to replace Feinstein on Judiciary
1 year, 8 months ago

Republicans balk at plan to replace Feinstein on Judiciary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats’ efforts to temporarily replace California Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee met quick opposition Monday from Republicans, complicating their plan as some of President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees remain on hold during her extended medical absence. Texas Sen. John Cornyn, a Republican on the Judiciary committee, said on the Senate floor that he hopes to …

Why Sen. Feinstein’s absence is a big problem for Democrats
1 year, 8 months ago

Why Sen. Feinstein’s absence is a big problem for Democrats

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s monthslong absence from the Senate to recover in California from shingles has become a vexing problem for Democrats who want to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominees to the federal courts. With frustration mounting among Democrats, Feinstein on Wednesday asked to be temporarily replaced on the Senate Judiciary Committee while she recuperates. A look at the …

After calls to resign, Feinstein seeks Judiciary replacement
1 year, 8 months ago

After calls to resign, Feinstein seeks Judiciary replacement

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, who has faced calls to resign from fellow Democrats, asked Wednesday to be temporarily replaced on the Judiciary Committee while she recovers from illness that has kept her away from Washington for weeks. “In the meantime, I remain committed to the job and will continue to work from home in San …

Feinstein’s absence in Washington is creating headaches for Biden and the Democrats
1 year, 8 months ago

Feinstein’s absence in Washington is creating headaches for Biden and the Democrats

LA Times  

Sen. Dianne Feinstein speaks to reporters before entering the Senate chamber at the U.S. Capitol in February. California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s absence in Washington, which began when she was briefly hospitalized with shingles in February, has created headaches for President Biden and congressional Democrats in Washington and is stirring speculation at home. “I understand that my absence could delay the …

Dianne Feinstein asks to be replaced on Judiciary Committee amid Democratic calls to resign
1 year, 8 months ago

Dianne Feinstein asks to be replaced on Judiciary Committee amid Democratic calls to resign

Salon  

This article originally appeared at Common Dreams. After two fellow Democratic lawmakers urged her to resign, Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Wednesday that she has asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to move to temporarily replace her on the chamber's judiciary committee, alluding to the impact her absence has had on the panel's ability to advance President Joe Biden's judicial nominees. …

Dianne Feinstein's prolonged absence puts Biden-appointed judges on hold: report
1 year, 8 months ago

Dianne Feinstein's prolonged absence puts Biden-appointed judges on hold: report

Raw Story  

Dianne Feinstein’s prolonged absence due to illness has made it harder for Senate Democrats to advance their agenda, The San Francisco Chronicle reports. The 89-year-old Democrat from California has missed 58 votes as of Monday since being hospitalized with shingles about six weeks ago, the report said. IN OTHER NEWS: Republican tries to make a stand against 'woke' beer — …

Sen. Dianne Feinstein hospitalized with shingles
1 year, 9 months ago

Sen. Dianne Feinstein hospitalized with shingles

LA Times  

Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Thursday she’s been hospitalized in California with shingles and hopes to return to Washington to vote in the Senate later this month. I hope to return to the Senate later this month.” Feinstein is one of two Senate Democrats out with illness, prompting Vice President Kamala Harris to break three tied votes this week. Sen. John …

Dianne Feinstein Announces She’s Not Running For Reelection In 2024
1 year, 10 months ago

Dianne Feinstein Announces She’s Not Running For Reelection In 2024

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced Tuesday that she won’t run for reelection in 2024, signaling an end to her more than 30 years in the Senate. Tom Williams via Getty Images Shortly after her office released her statement, Feinstein told Capitol Hill reporters that it “wasn’t supposed to go out yet.” She said her decision not to run …

Who will replace the late Sen. Feinstein in 2024 election? Meet the potential candidates
1 year, 10 months ago

Who will replace the late Sen. Feinstein in 2024 election? Meet the potential candidates

LA Times  

Even before the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a historic force in California politics whose death was announced in late September, initially revealed that she would not seek reelection in 2024, ambitious Democratic politicians had begun lining up to replace her. Feinstein, 90, had been in the public eye for more than half a century, notably since she became San Francisco’s …

Multiple senators say Dianne Feinstein declining mentally and unfit to serve, report claims
2 years, 8 months ago

Multiple senators say Dianne Feinstein declining mentally and unfit to serve, report claims

The Independent  

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Dianne Feinstein to step down as top Democrat on Senate Judiciary Committee following Supreme Court hearing backlash
4 years, 1 month ago

Dianne Feinstein to step down as top Democrat on Senate Judiciary Committee following Supreme Court hearing backlash

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senator Dianne Feinstein of California has announced she will not …

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