Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) passed away on Thursday night at the age of 90, leaving a vacant seat in the Senate. Tributes poured in from both Democrats and Republicans, honoring her legacy and commitment to public service. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will now have to pick a caretaker for the seat, sparking a new wave of competition among ambitious California House Democrats.
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California Senator Dianne Feinstein passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of service and dedication to her constituents. President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have all paid tribute to Feinstein, praising her as a "true trailblazer" and "leader of strength and courage".
The U.S. government is facing a potential shutdown this weekend after the House of Representatives rejected a measure backed by Speaker Kevin McCarthy. White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients said President Joe Biden has no plans to talk to McCarthy, and a group of hard-right Republicans have refused to vote on a continuing resolution to keep the government funded. The White House has urged Congress to pass a short-term deal to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The House Oversight Committee is set to hold the first hearing in the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden on Thursday. The hearing will focus on the basis of the inquiry and present evidence House Republicans have uncovered about Biden's knowledge of and role in his family's domestic and international business practices. The memo states that the committees will look into whether Mr. Biden "abused his federal office to enrich his family and conceal his and/or his family's misconduct." The hearing is expected to be a contentious and heated debate, with the outcome of the inquiry remaining to be seen.
Couples in Washington D.C. are rushing to the marriage bureau to get their wedding licenses in anticipation of a looming government shutdown. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has said the Senate's proposed continuing resolution is unlikely to pass in the House, and Telaya Charles, who works at the marriage bureau, said it was busier than a normal Wednesday with couples talking about the shutdown. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has urged the House to pass the bipartisan measure to fund the government, but it remains to be seen if Congress will be able to avoid a shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) unveiled a bill on Tuesday that could keep the federal government funded past September 30th, containing spending cuts that make them unpalatable to Democrats and no money for President Donald Trump's border wall. The bill includes funding for Ukraine’s security and humanitarian needs, as well as for natural disaster relief across the country. It is unclear if the bill will pass both chambers, but it is the only hope of keeping the federal government funded past September 30th.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing an insurrection from hard-right Republicans, and the House is set to vote on a package of bills that includes $6 billion in aid to Ukraine and $6 billion in emergency FEMA funding. The Senate will begin voting Tuesday evening, but it is uncertain if the chamber can pass the bill before the Sunday deadline.
Representative Andy Kim has announced his intention to challenge Senator Bob Menendez in the upcoming election, the first major intraparty challenger since Menendez was indicted on bribery charges in 2018. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has stated that he has no interest in running for the seat. The outcome of the election could have a significant impact on the balance of power in the Senate.