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 The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023
Collins helps sink Feinstein replacement Democrats can't advance Biden judge picks while Feinstein is recovering from shingles Salon · Apr 18, 2023
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 · Apr 18, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023
GOP senators dig in against Feinstein committee swap If she resigns, Republicans say, it’s a “whole different scenario.” Axios · Apr 17, 2023
Replacing Feinstein can be complicated, Senate history shows WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Monday that Republicans should let another Democratic senator temporarily fill California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Judiciary Committee seat. Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023
Fetterman returns to Senate after depression treatment "It's great to be back. Thank you," Fetterman told reporters Monday. Axios · Apr 17, 2023
John Fetterman puts hands over heart as he returns to Senate after six-week hospitalization for depression The Pennsylvania Democrat returns after treatment for depression The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023
Democrats face obstacles in replacing Feinstein on panel Democrats’ efforts to temporarily replace California Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee are meeting quick opposition from some Republicans The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023
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 · Apr 17, 2023
Congress returns from recess with a big to-do list Addressing the fallout of a leak of classified intelligence documents and drafting legislation to avoid a default on the nation's credit limit are just a few items on Congress' to-do list. WEKU · Apr 17, 2023
Replacing Feinstein can be complicated, Senate history shows - Roll Call California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein's request that she be replaced on the Judiciary Committee temporarily could get complicated. Roll Call · Apr 17, 2023
GOP leader McConnell returning to Senate after head injury Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell will be back at work in the U.S. Capitol on Monday, almost six weeks after a fall at a Washington-area hotel and undergoing extended treatment for a concussion The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023
Schiff reports major cash advantage over Porter and Lee in Senate race In an early test of strength in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Rep. Adam B. Schiff has a notable financial edge over Reps. Katie Porter and Barbara Lee, according to federal campaign documents released Saturday. Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023
Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023 Feinstein needs to decide her future in Senate soon, Klobuchar says WASHINGTON — Dianne Feinstein, who has been absent from the U.S. Senate for weeks due to illness, needs to make a decision soon about her fate if she doesn’t recover enough to return for key votes in the closely divided chamber, Sen. Amy Klobuchar said.
The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2023 Clinging to power does not make Dianne Feinstein a feminist hero The 89-year-old senator has been urged to stand down amid doubts about her cognitive and physical health but Nancy Pelosi claims a man would not face similar questions
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 15, 2023 Dianne Feinstein is still out with shingles. Did she get GSK’s vaccine? Dianne Feinstein’s return to the U.S. Senate has been delayed by complications from shingles. The risk of contracting that debilitating disease can be sharply reduced with the Shingrix vaccine, made by GSK, which has its U.S. headquarters in Philadelphia.
Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023 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…
Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2023 Feinstein’s absence puts focus on Newsom’s 2020 promise to appoint a Black woman senator Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s weeks-long absence from Washington as she recuperates from shingles not only led to calls for her retirement, it refocused attention on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s promise to appoint a Black woman if either of California’s U.S. Senate seats opened up.
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 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
Roll Call · Apr 13, 2023 At the Races: New skirmish, same war - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
Salon · Apr 13, 2023 Dianne Feinstein dodges calls to resign Members of her own party called for her to step down after her absence prevented judicial confirmations
Roll Call · Apr 13, 2023 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.
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 Dianne Feinstein bows to pressure and asks to be ‘temporarily’ replaced on judiciary panel The California Democrat’s continued absence has led to others to call on her to resign
WEKU · Apr 13, 2023 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.