Sen. Dianne Feinstein is returning to Washington after long absence

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California is en route to Washington, D.C., and expects to cast votes this week, according to multiple published reports. Feinstein, 89, has been missing votes and hearings since being hospitalized more than two months ago. She is not seeking re-election in 2024 but has faced calls to resign due to her absence. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the New York Democrat, said in a statement that he’s glad Feinstein is “back in the Senate and ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work,” adding that it’s “clear she’s back where she wants to be and ready to deliver for California.”

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