The Growing Pressure for Senator Feinstein to Step Down

Sen. Dianne Feinstein's absence from the Senate due to shingles has become a problem for Democrats who want to confirm President Joe Biden's nominees to the federal courts. Democrats are frustrated with her absence and there is pressure from within her party and state for her to resign. Feinstein has asked to be temporarily replaced on the Senate Judiciary Committee while she recuperates, but Republicans could block such a move. Feinstein's absence has stalled the confirmation of federal judge nominees, and her request to be temporarily replaced is uncommon and complicated. Her absence has triggered a scramble for her seat in California, with several Democrats launching Senate campaigns to succeed her.