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

WASHINGTON — California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s health issues are threatening to imperil President Joe Biden’s quest to remake the federal judiciary — but so far the White House is willing to be patient.

Los Angeles Times

Durbin lets GOP keep vetoing Biden picks

Top Judiciary Democrat not ready to let go of archaic Senate blue slip tradition

Salon

Feinstein matter stirs angst among some Senate peers

Dianne Feinstein isn't the first senator to take an extended medical absence or face questions about age or cognitive abilities

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GOP blocks attempt to put Feinstein substitute on Judiciary

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans objected Tuesday to Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer’s bid to temporarily replace California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee.

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GOP blocks attempt to put Feinstein substitute on Judiciary - Roll Call

Republicans rejected Sen. Dianne Feinstein's request to have a fellow Democrat stand in for her on the Judiciary Committee while she is ill.

Roll Call

George Skelton: Feinstein needs to ask herself some questions

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — People who love their job can find it very difficult to retire. Work is their life and identity. That's why Sen. Dianne Feinstein is hanging on.

Los Angeles Times

McConnell returns to Senate, urges Biden to ‘stop wasting time’ on debt ceiling

WASHINGTON — Minority Leader Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate on Monday weeks after suffering a concussion and fractured rib in a fall, jumping back into the fray by accusing President Joe Biden of taking an “extreme position” over a coming debt ceiling deadline.

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McConnell returns to Senate, urges Biden to ‘stop wasting time’ on debt ceiling - Roll Call

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell used his public remarks in weeks to blast President Biden for not holding new talks on the debt ceiling.

Roll Call

Former Sen. Barbara Boxer to Feinstein: “I would call the people who love me … and make a decision”

SAN JOSE, Calif. — When Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein were first elected U.S. senators from California in 1992 — a historic victory for women — Feinstein sat Boxer down and told her, “You’ve got to stick with this. The longer you stay, the better you’ll feel, the more you’ll…

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

Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s monthslong absence from the Senate has become a growing problem for Democrats

The Independent UK

Dianne Feinstein dodges calls to resign

Members of her own party called for her to step down after her absence prevented judicial confirmations

Salon

McConnell will return to Senate Monday after recovery from injuries - Roll Call

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will return to work on Monday following a fall last month at a fundraising event.

Roll Call

Feinstein asks to be temporarily replaced on Judiciary Committee amid calls to resign

The move could help Senate Democrats advance more federal judges for confirmation. Feinstein, the oldest member of Congress, hasn't cast a vote since Feb. 16.

WEKU

As a single Black mom, Barbara Lee felt unrepresented. Now she runs for the US Senate

WASHINGTON — Barbara Lee was in her early 20s, a single mother of two young boys, attending Mills College in Oakland, California. The future California congresswoman needed public assistance and food stamps. She couldn’t afford child care, so often her children would attend classes with her.

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First Thing: Pentagon leaks linked to young gun enthusiast employee – report

Man known online as ‘OG’ said to have access to classified material and to regard intelligence services as repressive. Plus, why America’s most popular flower ‘never goes out of style’

Los Angeles Times

Facing calls to resign, Feinstein vows to return to Senate after illness but temporarily gives up Judiciary seat

Weeks after U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced she had been diagnosed with shingles, her extended absence from the Senate has left Democrats in a tight spot given the party’s slim majority in the chamber, spurring some high-profile calls for her resignation.

Los Angeles Times

Feinstein’s continued Senate absence stalls judicial agenda, sparks calls for resignation

The Guardian - US

Dianne Feinstein vows to return to her post as Democrats call for her to resign

Representatives Ro Khanna and Dean Philips tweet echoing sentiments as ailing senator has missed 60 of 82 votes taken so far

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The Independent UK

2 House Dems call on California Sen. Feinstein to resign

Two House Democrats are calling on U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein to resign after her extended absence from Washington, saying she is no longer able to properly do her job

Los Angeles Times

Feinstein’s continued Senate absence stalls judicial agenda, sparks call for resignation

The Independent UK

Ro Khanna calls on fellow Democrat Dianne Feinstein to resign from US Senate

The 89-year-old politician has been absent since being diagnosed with shingles in February

Axios

Feinstein faces pressure to resign over judicial confirmations

Without Feinstein, Democrats can't confirm judges who don't have GOP support.

Roll Call

Feinstein to temporarily step down from Judiciary Committee after calls to resign - Roll Call

Facing calls to resign, California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein said she plans to temporarily step aside from the Judiciary Committee.

Los Angeles Times

California Rep. Ro Khanna endorses Barbara Lee for US Senate

LOS ANGELES — Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., announced Sunday that he will co-chair Rep. Barbara Lee's campaign for U.S. Senate.

The Independent UK

Gap grows between TikTok users, lawmakers on potential ban

On the one side are dozens of lawmakers on Capitol Hill issuing dire warnings about security breaches and possible Chinese surveillance

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