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Mark Z. Barabak: Barbara Boxer warns progressives to back off on Dianne Feinstein or they may be sorry

Barbara Boxer was once among the most liberal members of the U.S. Senate, a favorite of progressives, who much preferred her over California's other Democratic senator, the more staid and centrist Dianne Feinstein.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 17, 2023

Harlan Crow dismisses Senate panel’s questions about gifts to Clarence Thomas

WASHINGTON — A billionaire Republican donor brushed off questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee about his relationship with Justice Clarence Thomas, in a letter Monday that argues the panel did not have the authority to investigate the lavish gifts he provided to the member of the Supreme Court.

Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023

Crow sidesteps panel's questions about gifts to Clarence Thomas - Roll Call

A billionaire Republican donor brushed off questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee about his relationship with Justice Clarence Thomas.

Roll Call · May 23, 2023

AOC: Dianne Feinstein should resign

"I think criticisms of that stance as 'anti-feminist' are a farce," said the New York Democrat

Salon · May 3, 2023

Biden officials reach out to Republicans to help confirm judges

The new approach reflects the reality of both a close Senate and Sen. Feinstein's absence

Axios · May 3, 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

House Homeland Security panel debates another GOP border bill - Roll Call

The top Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee called a Republican-led border security legislation “profoundly immoral" at a markup.

Roll Call · Apr 26, 2023

An update on Article III judgeship nominations

Welcome to the Friday, April 21, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · 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