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Dianne Feinstein
Newsom Appoints Laphonza Butler, Not Barbara Lee, to Fill Feinstein’s Seat
The selection rebuffs calls from progressives and some Democratic lawmakers to nominate Lee to fill the vacancy.
Dianne Feinstein Leaves Behind Conflicted Legacy on Climate Crisis
The California senator fought for conservation but refused to back ambitious climate legislation in the Green New Deal.
The US Continues to Try to Suppress Details About Its Torture Programs
It’s time to end the ongoing “war on terror,” expose it for what it is, and make sure it never happens again.
Critics Say Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Is Enabling GOP Obstructionism
Sen. Dick Durbin’s adherence to the blue slip rule has allowed Republicans to hinder the judicial confirmation process.
With Feinstein Replacement Effort Obstructed, Dems’ Path Forward Is Unclear
A dozen Biden judges are awaiting a vote from the evenly split Senate Judiciary Committee.
Amid Pressure to Resign, Feinstein Asks Senate to Replace Her on Judiciary Panel
Rep. Ro Khanna said her absence has delayed efforts to advance judicial nominees who will protect the right to abortion.
With Feinstein on Her Way Out, Can a Progressive Win Her Senate Seat?
California’s 2024 Senate race is already heating up, with campaign bids from Adam Schiff, Katie Porter and Barbara Lee.
Barbara Lee, Katie Porter Will Run Competing Senate Bids in California
The news of Lee’s decision comes a day after Rep. Katie Porter announced her bid for the coveted seat.
Democrats Implore Biden Officials to Create Vaccine Rules for Domestic Flights
Hawaii is the only state that has vaccine requirements for travelers from other parts of the country.
Amy Coney Barrett Refuses to Answer If Trump Can Delay the Election or Not
Barrett calls herself an originalist but the Constitution is very clear -- only Congress can change the election date.