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AOC says Feinstein’s refusal to retire is ‘causing great harm’ to US courts

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the California Democratic senator should retire, amid a long absence from Congress due to ill health

The Guardian - US

What should Democrats do about Dianne Feinstein?

From judicial nominations to holding the Supreme Court accountable to administration rules, Feinstein’s absence has become hard to ignore for Senate Democrats. They are still hoping she returns, Eric Garcia reports

The Independent UK

Rep. Tlaib joins list of Democrats calling on Sen. Feinstein to resign - Roll Call

An influential House Democrats says Sen. Dianne Feinstein should resign because her absence is hurting the party's agenda.

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Calls for Feinstein resignation grow

"Because Sen. Feinstein was absent, the Senate overturned a Biden rule that would cut pollution," says Ro Khanna

Salon

Biden’s criticism of 63-year-old opponent’s age resurfaces as he launches 2024 bid at 80

US president was oldest to ever take office in 2021

The Independent UK

Senate Democrats press on Clarence Thomas ethics concerns - Roll Call

Democrats demanded information Monday from a Republican donor as as part of their response to ethics questions about Clarence Thomas.

Roll Call

Molly Jong-Fast: calls for Dianne Feinstein to resign not sexist or ageist

California senator absent for weeks as Democrats and progressives eye effect on pace of confirmations of liberal judges

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Harris, Feinstein told in 2018 of American killed by fentanyl pills from Mexican pharmacy

LOS ANGELES — In December 2018, Celia Harms sat down in her San Mateo, California, home to write a letter. Over the course of more than 900 words, she told a story that would become familiar to parents from San Diego to Texas to Indiana: Her son had gone to…

Los Angeles Times

Feinstein absence blocks push for supreme court chief Thomas testimony

Asked if he will subpoena John Roberts over allegations against Clarence Thomas, Senate judiciary chair says: ‘I don’t have a majority’

The Guardian - US

George Skelton: Newsom's promise to appoint a Black woman for a Senate vacancy creates a quandary

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom promised two years ago to appoint a Black woman to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein if she resigned. If he merely appointed a temporary "caretaker" would that honor his pledge?

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Feinstein’s continued absence from the Senate jeopardizes progress on her life’s work

We do not envy Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

Los Angeles Times

Nothing is simple in the Senate - Roll Call

Ah, the Senate. Anything you think should be simple never really is. Democrats there are trying to figure out what to do about the extended absence of Sen. Dianne Feinstein from committee work. But they cannot just replace her temporarily, as they sought to do this week. Why? Because the…

Roll Call

Senate invites chief justice to testify on Supreme Court ethics - Roll Call

In the wake of reports about trips accepted by Clarence Thomas, the Senate Judiciary chair called on Roberts to testify about court ethics.

Roll Call

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.

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Salon

Durbin lets GOP keep vetoing Biden picks

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

The Independent UK

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

Axios

GOP women lawmakers come to Feinstein's defense vs. "sexist" campaign

"To me it’s ageist and it’s sexist," said Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa).

Los Angeles Times

Mark Z. Barabak: Lefties never liked Dianne Feinstein. Now they’re trying to hijack a Senate seat

Dianne Feinstein wished to make a statement.

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McClatchy Washington Bureau

McConnell goes after Democrats, Biden on first day back in Senate after fall recovery

WASHINGTON — Republican Leader Mitch McConnell returned to the U.S. Senate this week following a head injury, where he wasted little time resuming his two trademark modes: targeting Democrats and ducking Donald Trump.

Tribune News Service

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.

The Independent UK

Senate Republicans object to replacing Democrat Dianne Feinstein, 89, on Judiciary Committee

The California Democrat’s absence has made it more difficult for her party to confirm judicial nominees

The Independent UK

McConnell: GOP will not support replacing Feinstein on panel (cloned)

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's attempt to step aside temporarily from a key Senate panel is in doubt

Roll Call

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.

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Republicans block effort to replace Feinstein on Judiciary panel

Senator Mitch McConnell, the top Senate Republican, said GOP senators opposed Democrats' effort to temporarily replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., who is recovering from shingles.

The Independent UK

McConnell: GOP will not support replacing Feinstein on panel

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's attempt to step aside temporarily from a key Senate panel is in doubt

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