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The Senate has been in chaos since Sen. Feinstein’s health struggles. Perhaps it’s because the Democrats are doing what they do best – creating more chaos . But now, finally, the senator has broken her silence on her absence and what comes next.

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) has released a new statement regarding her continued absence from the Senate as she battles health problems. Despite calls for her resignation, Feinstein insists that her departure has not slowed down Democrats’ ability to confirm judges to federal courts. This comes as Republicans block attempts to replace her on the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate confirms more than 100 judicial appointments under President Joe Biden.

The absence of Senator Feinstein has been a controversial topic for weeks. Despite her statement assuring that her departure has not hindered the Democrats’ ability to confirm judges to federal courts, her continued absence has led to concerns about the efficiency of the Senate Judiciary Committee. In addition, her absence has been used as a point of contention between Democrats and Republicans regarding the confirmation of judicial nominees.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s move to replace Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee was blocked by Senate Republicans, who cited the importance of having a senior senator with experience and knowledge on the committee. This decision has made it difficult for Democrats to push through nominees for federal courts around the country.

The Republicans’ decision to block the plan to replace Feinstein has also been met with criticism from some members of the Democratic Party. Former South Carolina Governor and Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has called for Feinstein’s resignation, stating that her absence has slowed down the confirmation process for judges and that it is time for her to step down.

Meanwhile, the confirmation of more than 100 judicial appointments during President Biden’s first two years in office has been a significant accomplishment for the administration. However, with Feinstein’s absence, any effort to continue the reshaping of the federal judiciary will face challenges.

The debate over the confirmation of judicial nominees is likely to continue as the absence of Senator Feinstein persists. As the wicked witch of the west continues to recover, it remains to be seen whether she will return to the Senate Judiciary Committee and how her absence will continue to affect the confirmation of judges to federal courts.

The absence of Senator Feinstein has become a contentious issue in the Senate Judiciary Committee and the confirmation of judges to federal courts. While she has assured that her departure has not slowed down Democrats’ efforts to confirm their highly unqualified nominees, Republicans’ decision to prevent the replacement of Sen. Feinstein has been the best decision for the sake of the senate. However, what Feinstein must do is resign so a proper election can be held to replace the oldest wicked witch of the west.