Feinstein returns to Senate to cast crucial votes for Biden nominees.

Senator Dianne Feinstein returned to the Senate Judiciary Committee after a two-month absence due to shingles, and cast her first votes for President Joe Biden's judicial nominees. Her absence had delayed the advancement of some of Biden's picks, prompting Democrats to seek a temporary replacement for her on the committee. Republicans blocked the attempt. Feinstein's return has sparked debate about aging politicians, as she is the oldest sitting member of Congress at 89 years old. She has said she will retire at the end of her term, and several Democrats have declared their candidacy for her vacated seat in 2024.