Feinstein's Resignation from Judiciary Committee Garners Praise and Criticism

Multiple senators, including Kirsten Gillibrand, praised Sen. Dianne Feinstein's decision to step down from her position on the Judiciary Committee but also supported her decision to remain in the Senate. Feinstein faced calls from members of her own party to retire amid a weeks-long absence from the Senate after a shingles diagnosis sent her to the hospital in early March. Democrats will need Feinstein's vote, especially as Congress readies itself for a debt-ceiling standoff. Feinstein, who was first elected in 1992, has already said she will not seek another term in 2024.