AOC calls on Dianne Feinstein to resign The call comes as the Democratic Senator continues to be absent The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
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 · May 2, 2023
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 · Apr 28, 2023
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. Roll Call · Apr 28, 2023
Calls for Feinstein resignation grow "Because Sen. Feinstein was absent, the Senate overturned a Biden rule that would cut pollution," says Ro Khanna Salon · Apr 28, 2023
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 · Apr 25, 2023
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 · Apr 24, 2023
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 The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2023
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 · Apr 22, 2023
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 · Apr 21, 2023
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 · Apr 21, 2023
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 · Apr 21, 2023
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 · Apr 20, 2023
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 · Apr 20, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023 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.
Salon · Apr 19, 2023 Durbin lets GOP keep vetoing Biden picks Top Judiciary Democrat not ready to let go of archaic Senate blue slip tradition
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023 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 · Apr 19, 2023 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 · Apr 19, 2023 Mark Z. Barabak: Lefties never liked Dianne Feinstein. Now they’re trying to hijack a Senate seat Dianne Feinstein wished to make a statement.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 19, 2023 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 · Apr 18, 2023 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 · Apr 18, 2023 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 · Apr 18, 2023 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 · Apr 18, 2023 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.
WEKU · Apr 18, 2023 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.