should senator feinstein step down? >> no. reporter: high-profile allies are coming to her defense. >> senator feinstein has been elected and she's entitled the job. and believe me when you are elected to something, you are expected to serve. reporter: speaker eme nancy pelosi said said 60 may be a factor. >> i've never seen them go after a man who was sick in the senate and that we. -- in that way. reporter: the senate has a long history of accommodating members who are sick or elderly, ted kennedy john mccain were both gone for long stretches of time as they dealt with terminal illnesses. supporters of feinstein say she deserves that same respect. dan: this is really interesting and tricky waters. let's say feinstein does step down for the sake of argument, what happens then? reporter: if that does happen, governor newsom would then be tasked with appointing someone to fill out feinstein's term just as he did when vice president harris vacated her senate seat. what complicates things this time is we are in the middle of a ro

-- dianne feinstein gravy train.t as the least of ageism, sexism, and unchecked political opportunism. those elder abusers are right, and it is also able us to insist you can't hold office just because you are ashes inside earth. >> it's also racist, since feinstein's skin turns blue everytime the temperature drops below 90 degrees. >> you never hear about joe biden's age except for in a poll saying nearly and seven in ten voters say that president biden is too old for another term. and more democrats agree than disagree with that assessment. i know that seems to prove voters don't want to be governed by leaders so old that they bruise when you breathed on them, but it actually proves that joe biden is a woman. >> can i say just one more thing? >> kylie: sure, but it cannot be about your. >> you are saying don't do this, missing out. >> kylie: i have to celebrate my sister's total bull shit nobel prize in chemistry, so let's leave it there. and it's a clarence thomas scandal threatening to take the american dream of

but feinstein brings that do not have a toss. she brings an experience. she brings that friendship to the issues. >> that are critical over these next 20 months. we need iran. she needs our respect. even so should find side to side to one day resign. the power would then fall on governor gavin newsom to appoint a new senator. something here ready did with alex padilla. this is another place where governor newsom couldn't really leave his mark. >> and really drives the direction of the senate potentially for years to come. and we reached out to newsom for comment. his office did not have anything to say directly on this matter, but referred us to a previous statement which newsom praised feinstein. as for the senate judiciary committee, its chair senator durbin says he hopes to get the ball rolling soon on nominees. but to do that, he'll have to find a temporary replacement for feinstein. and that will not be easy because he'll need at least 60 votes from both democrats. >> and republican reporting in sacramento, eytan wallace kron. 4 news. >> south florid

senator dianne feinstein, cand who chose not to run for feinstein's seat in 2024. and it's now co-chair of congresswoman barbara lee's campaign for senate tweeted it's time for senator feinstein to resign. we need to put the country ahead of personal loyalty. well, she has had a lifetime of public service. it is obvious she can no longer fulfill her duties. not speaking out, undermines our credibility as elected representatives of the people. feinstein who announced she will not seek reelection but will finish out her term has been absent from the senate and missed dozens of votes since coming down with shingles in february since democrats have the narrowest of majorities in the senate. it's had implications and definitely is creating some pretty serious issues for the democrats. >> in in the senate, particularly when it comes to judicial confirmations since senator feinstein's on the judiciary committee. and her absence is basically making it impossible to to report out a number of judicial nominees because republicans are unanimously opposed to them just as becom

feinstein has been absent. she has ms dozens of votes since getting shingles in february. >> but as kron four's dan kerman reports, feinstein apparently has no plans to quit. >> silicon valley democratic congressman roe conn a says it's time california senator dianne feinstein resigned connor, who chose not to run for feinstein's seat in 2024. and it's now co-chair of congresswoman barbara least campaign for senate tweeted it's time for senator feinstein to resign. we need to put the country ahead of personal loyalty while she has had a lifetime of public service, it is obvious she can no longer fulfill her duties, not speaking out, undermines our credibility as elected representatives of the people. feinstein who announced she will not seek reelection but will finish out her term has been absent from the senate and missed dozens of votes since coming down with shingles in february. without feinstein, democrats don't have enough votes to advance judicial nominees. they need every the intent to succeed. and so w

senator dianne feinstein, cano who chose not to run for feinstein's seat in 2024. and it's now co-chair of congresswoman barbara lee's campaign for senate tweeted it's time for senator feinstein to resign. we need to put the country ahead of personal loyalty. well, she has had a lifetime of public service. it is obvious she can no longer fulfill her duties. not speaking out, undermines our credibility as elected representatives of the people. feinstein who announced she will not seek reelection but will finish out her term has been absent from the senate and missed dozens of votes since coming down with shingles in february since democrats have the narrowest of majorities in the senate. it's had implications and definitely is creating some pretty serious issues for the democrats. >> in in the senate, particularly when it comes to judicial confirmations since senator feinstein's on the judiciary committee. and her absence is basically making it impossible to to report out a number of judicial nominees because republicans are unanimously opposed to them just has beco

joining us now live with how senator feinstein is responding, janna. heather instein clearly stated today that she has had complications from her shingles diagnosis, but she plans to return to congress. she did address concerns, however, saying that she will request a temporary replacement on a key committee. was the call for senator dianne feinstein to step down, was blunt and came from a fellow democrat, congressman ro khanna wednesday posted this on social media, saying it's time for senator feinstein to resign . we need to put the country ahead of personal loyalty. while she has had a lifetime of public service, it is obvious she can no longer fulfill her duties, senator feinstein was diagnosed with shingles in february, and she has been absent from congress ever since. on wednesday, she responded in a statement saying her return was delayed. to complications. i have seen up close. and first hand her great leadership. before for our country, but especially for our state of california. supporters spoken feinstein's defense, but the criticism exposes

among those asking feinstein to step down, fremont congressman ro khanna. well, senator feinstein, is it distinguished career? she simply unable shoulder duties. but feinstein who announced earlier this year she will not run for reelection in 2024. disagrees saying right now she will not resign. today boxer was asked to weigh in. do you think she should resign? >> i never tell anyone win to stay when to go. it was hard enough for me. >> while boxer shied away from a definite yes or no. she did make clear she agreed with feinstein's approach to ask that she be temporarily replaced by another democrat on the senate judiciary committee to help approve judges. president biden has nominated to serve on federal courts. i think that is an excellent first step. >> assuming the republicans don't put up a big fight and and come down on her in that way. and that's what it would be if they respect or as much as they've said, they do, then they should allow this to happen. you know, without setting up an obstacle course because that would buy her time to get back to the

senator dianne feinstein says she will not resign. the senator responded tonight after two democrats representative broken a from the south bay and minnesota congressman or a congressman from minnesota said that it was time for her to step down. that suggestion drew a heated response from feinstein's ally, former house speaker nancy pelosi. ktvu jana katsuyama joining us live tonight with that, as well as the request that senator feinstein made tonight, jenna alex. senator feinstein was diagnosed with shingles back in february, and she has been in san francisco ever since receiving medical care. she said today that she plans to return to congress after treatment, but she also responded to the concerns requesting a replacement on a key committee. was the call for senator dianne feinstein to step down, was blunt and came from a fellow democrat, congressman ro khanna wednesday posted this on social media, saying it's time for senator feinstein to resign . we need to put the country ahead of personal loyalty. while she has had a lifetime

but feinstein brings that do not have a toss. she brings an experience. she brings that friendship to the issues. >> that are critical over these next 20 months. we need iran. she needs our respect. even so should find side to side to one day resign. the power would then fall on governor gavin newsom to appoint a new senator. something here ready did with alex padilla. this is another place where governor newsom could really leave his mark. >> and really drives the direction of the senate potentially for years to come. and we reached out to newsom for comment. his office did not have anything to say directly on this matter, but referred us to a previous statement which newsom praised feinstein. as for the senate judiciary committee, its chair senator durbin says he hopes to get the ball rolling soon on nominees. but to do that, he'll have to find a temporary replacement for feinstein. and that will not be easy because he'll need at least 60 votes from both democrats. >> and republican reporting in sacramento, eytan wallace kron. 4 news. >> coming up, gunf

the question of whether feinstein should resign. >> look, i spoke to senator feinstein just a few days ago and she and i are both very hopeful that she will return very soon. this is >> a decision for her to make when it comes to the future, her future. that is something that she. gets to make and should be allowed to to do that. if you're over the age of 50, you should talk to your doctor about getting the shingles vaccine. >> and in america, we don't tell people to resign because they got shingles. >> they just don't have a clear answer to this problem at the moment. anyway, a few democratic lawmakers including bay area, congressman roe have publicly called for feinstein to resign. but most are simply saying it's up to her. it is not clear what's going to happen next. >> ken and pam. all right, catherine, thank you for that. the plan to reduce the use of fossil fuels in berkeley has hit a snag. a federal court has halted the ban on installing natural gas pipelines in new construction back in 2020 per klee was one of the first cities in the nation to put a ban on natural gas pipelines

but feinstein brings that do not have a toss. she brings an experience. she brings that friendship to the issues. >> that are critical over these next 20 months. we need iran. she needs our respect. even so should find side to side to one day resign. the power would then fall on governor gavin newsom to appoint a new senator. something here ready did with alex padilla. this is another place where governor newsom couldn't really leave his mark. >> and really drive the direction of the senate potentially for years to come. and we reached out to newsom for comment. his office did not have anything to say directly on this matter, but referred us to a previous statement which newsom praised feinstein. as for the senate judiciary committee, its chair senator durbin says he hopes to get the ball rolling soon on nominees. but to do that, he'll have to find a temporary replacement for feinstein. and that will not be easy because he'll need at least 60 votes from both democrats. >> and republican reporting in sacramento, eytan wallace kron. 4 news. >> a small busin

we asked nancy pelosi about khanna's position on feinstein and she rejected it. >> senator feinstein has been a champion for california. she deserves the respect to get well and be back on duty. it's interesting to me. i don't know what political agendas are at work that are going after senator feinstein in that way. i've never seen them go after a man who was sick in the senate in that way. >> nancy pelosi in san francisco to announce millions of dollars for renovations at japantown's peace plaza. >>> also tonight, our interview with alameda county district attorney pamela price. the d.a. has been in the hot seat lately. family and friends of a few recent crime victims say they're seeing signs she may lessen charges against their accused killers. amongolia those criticizing her are the friends of the wu family. jasper was shot and killed by a stray bullet on i-880. district attorney price sat down with us to discuss a variety of issues, including how she is dealing with the wu case. >> they have been misled by people who have a racist agenda that have attacked me as a black woman, t

tonight feinstein is responding. we're in san francisco with more. >> reporter: senator dianne feinstein hasn't cast a vote in the senate since february 16th. she's been working from home while recovering from shingles. she has to tend to another matter wednesday, causing alarm about why she's been gone. she said, quote, my return to washington has been delayed due to continued complications. feinstein was reacting to this tweet that set off alarms among some in her party. ro khanna called for her resignation, saying it is obvious she can no longer fulfill her duties. later his office sent a statement to our newsroom citing a ruling by what he called an extremist judge on an abortion pill. he said they must act with speed. feinstein holds a decisive vote on the powerful judiciary committee, one that's been forced to delay votes. a political analyst says there is more. >> so this looks like an effort on ro khanna's part to move this along in barbara lee's favor, tie this thing all up so that there's no real competitio

the suggestion to swap out feinstein temporarily comes from senate democrats and from feinstein herselfd today senate gop leader mitch mcconnell called the idea an extremely unusual request like just about everybody else who brings up feinstein these days. he had high praise for her. he's calling her cl%se friend. he's calling her a titanic figure, but he is arguing that democrats only want to stand in to push through president biden's most partisan. most extreme missed nominees and he's even claiming that a few of them are not at all qualified feinstein who is 89 has been absent from the senate since february because of shingles. a huge problem for democrats who are hoping to use their majority to confirm as many of the president's judicial nominees as they can and they need republican support to replace feinstein on the judiciary panel. it is increasingly clear that won't happen today. democrats did not sound as though they had a plan for this. and most of them are still sidestepping. the question of whether feinstein should resign. look, i spoke to senator feinstein just a few days a

. >>> and then the renewed efforts to get feinstein to give up her seat. her reaction this morning. >>> and then the reason one church spokesperson says one thing will never happen. this is "today in the bay." good thursday morning to you. thank you for starting your day with us. i am laura garcia. >> i am marcus washington. time to get a forecast for you. >> first, let's get to breaking news. >>> another deadly overnight interstate shooting is under investigation in the east bay. it happened around midnight around the lakeshore off-ramp in oakland. this is video where you can see bullet holes on the truck. it's not yet clear if the driver died of the gunshot wounds of the crash. as of right now, lakeshore avenue off-ramp is closed but the lanes on the freeway are now reopened. so far there is no word if any arrests have been made or if there's a motive. we will have more on that coming up in just a bit. >>> we are also looking at the forecast. >> yeah, temperatures in the upper 40s in oakland and only 49 in napa. we also had gusty winds. here's a look at

senator feinstein said she hopes to return to the senate as soon as possible.. in terms of what some of her defenders on saying on capitol hill, a number of them are saying senator fieinstein is a trail blazer she is a san francisco aikicon d deserves to decide when she wants to end her tenure. i spoke to a democrat yesterday who said the quiet part out loud, and seemed to suggest this person was a senator of feinstein and had something interesting to say quote, this is a cynical way for ro khanna to, quote, try to force an appointment ro khanna is the co-chair of barbara lee's campaign for feinstein's seat if there is a senate vacancy, if feinstein were to resign, he would appoint a black woman. that'd put barbara lee in position to be that appointee. that brings in questions of, you know -- so that is bringing in questions of why ro khanna decided to sort of open this conversation publicly and call for senator feinstein to resign. people are looking at his allegiance to barbara lee. we may see more of that conversation in the days to come >> all right congres

dianne feinstein should no longer be in the senate.ople should call on her to resign. >> jason: the flood gates open. nbc news, democrats raise alarms in feinstein's absence. and the final nail. fellow democrats. equal representative tweeted it's time for senator feinstein to resign. put the country ahead of personal loyalty. joining us now is mike huckabee the former arkansas governor and chris bedford common sense society editor. senator feinstein released a statement saying she'll be back in washington soon but asked schumer to put someone on the judiciary until she returns. when they want to push somebody out, they rally the troops. they got nbc news and everybody lock stepping. off with their heads. >> a good reason not to be a democrat. when you get sick, they want you to die and be done with you. like the wife who told your husband saying i don't mind you seeing somebody after i pass away but don't bring a date to the funeral. i think the democrats would bring a date to the funeral. this is gross and heartless treatment of one o

should senator feinstein step down? >> no. >> willie brown sasnovich others say yes when asked if einstein is still fit for the job. >> senator feinstein is facing growing calls from her own political party to resign. the 89-year-old has missed dozens of votes since the middle of february because of about shingles. liz kreutz is in the newsroom with more on the story. >> senator feinstein has no plans to resign from the senate but she did announce she is going to step aside temporarily from a key senate committee. this comes after some democrats including a congressman in the bay area have said her absence is hurting democrats ability to confirm important federal judges. tonight a growing number of democrats are calling on california senator dianne feinstein to step down from public office. bay area congressman ro khanna has become the most high-profile person to join the course. he tweeted wednesday it is time for senator feinstein to resign. we need to put the country ahead of personal loyalty. while she has had a lif

katie porter didn't even wait for feinstein to announce she was retiring, she announced when feinstein was still making that decision, and you've seen democrats sort of ah, more gently try to sideline her making. she's not the chair of the judiciary committee, and they moved her aside. and they've i think behind the scenes you've seen them gently try to nudge her toward retirement. but certainly this has been this issue has been building and building and building and now we're seeing the culmination whether or not this is a gender issue. i mean, that's that's clearly pelosi's perception but to view it just through that lens because of all of the other politics at play, um i don't know is exactly what is happening here, right? there's a lot of california pent up democratic frustration and waiting for this generational change. let's come back to the process. you would think it's easy right. democrats have the majority, a democratic senator says replaced me on the committee. okay you just find another senator. find a good lawyer. put them on the committee until she comes back. but it's no

among those asking feinstein to step down, fremont congressman ro khanna. well, senator feinstein, is it distinguished career? she simply unable shoulder duties. but feinstein who announced earlier this year she will not run for reelection in 2024. disagrees saying right now she will not to weigh in. do you think she should resign? >> i never tell anyone win to stay when to go. it was hard enough for me. >> while boxer shied away from a definite yes or no. she did make clear she agreed with feinstein's approach to ask that she be temporarily replaced by another democrat on the senate judiciary committee to help approve judges. president biden has nominated to serve on federal courts. i think that is an excellent first step. >> assuming the republicans don't put up a big fight and and come down on her in that way. and that's what it would be if they respect or as much as they've said, they do the nation, allow this to happen, you know, without setting up an obstacle course because that would buy her time to get back to the senate. but should suffice. i decid

nancy pelosi said feinstein deserves more time to come back. >> senator feinstein has been a champion for california. she deserves the respect to get well and be back on duty. it's interesting to me i don't know what political agendas are at work that are going after senator feinstein in that way. i've never seen them go after a man who was sick in the senate in that way. >> feinstein has said she won't be running for re-election but she has 20 months left in her term. senator feinstein release add statement less than an hour ago saying quote, i intend to return as soon as possible once team advises me that it is safe for me to travel. in the meantime i remain committed to the job, and i will continue to work from home in san francisco. senator feinstein asked the senate to find a replacement for her on the judiciary committee, though. >>> growing outrage about another batch of jaw dropping racist messages. antioch police officers exchanged with one another. this happened during a 2021 investigation. nbc bay area's jodi hernandez has obtained the new 14-page report detailing the texts

what is dianne feinstein sa in: back. what is dianne feinstein saying about — back.le i saying about this? is seattle changing her position on resigning?— changing her position on resigning? she put out a statement in the - resigning? she put out a statement in the face i resigning? she put out a statement in the face of| resigning? she put out a - statement in the face of calls to resign saying that she did intend to come back, that she was recovering, she did not put any kind of specific date or timetable on it, however, and some democratic senators, this is a body that relies a lot on tradition, on respect for members, on veneration for elder members, democrats are often reluctant to push her openly to resign. they see it as kind of perhaps less than classy but also possibly counter—productive, that putting too much pressure might make her defy it and you end up in a stand—off that gets worse. so it is a very delicate situation for everyone involved, a lot of senators have a tremendous amount of respect for her career which is over five decades in elective office,

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as senator dianne feinstein faces calls to resign amid health problems. we're hearing directly from senator barbara boxer who served alongside feinstein for more than 2 decades. correspondent eytan wallace reports. >> she served alongside senator dianne feinstein for nearly 25 years. and today during a one-on-one interview with inside california politics co-host nikki laurenzo, former senator barbara boxer offered praise for her longtime colleague. what she has done. >> is so extraordinary that a description about feinstein's career representing california in the u.s. senate since 1992. but fast forward to today, some in feinstein's own party are calling on her to resign as she continues. what so far has been in nearly 2 months recovery from shingles at her home in san francisco. among those asking feinstein to step down, fremont congressman ro khanna. well, senator feinstein, is it distinguished career? she simply unable now to their duties. but feinstein who announced earlier this year she will not run for reelection in 2024. disagrees, saying right now

they're very worst >> feinstein, who is 89 has been absent from the senate since february because of shingles and it is a big problem for hope to use their majority to confirm as many of the president's judicial nominees as they can. they need republican support to replace feinstein on the judiciary panel faced with a loud know when schumer brought it up again today, democrats did not sound as though they've got a plan right now and most are sidestepping the question of whether feinstein should resign. >> and what this is a decision for her to make when it comes to the future, her future. that is something that she. gets to make and should be allowed to to do that. but i will say that our expectation is house democrats is that every senator he's going to need to participate is we stave off? house republican attempts th get closer to default. >> look, i spoke to senator feinstein just a few days ago and she and i are both very hopeful that she will return very soon. >> a handful of lawmakers have openly called on feinstein to resign, including bay area. congressman roe most, though, a

in order to replace feinstein. least 10 republicans would have to vote with democrats, which is unlikely to happen. whenever one side needs something from the other. they always want something in return, and so there's no real impetus were incentive for the republicans to do anything for them and for the democrats, and i would think if the shoe was on the other foot, the democrats i won't do anything without something in return from the republicans john dennis, who is chairman of the san francisco republican party, says despite the political gridlock in washington, feinstein's well respected career should be considered as decisions are made. it would be nice to see her wind down with some dignity and with some respect, and i think, and i think she deserves it, and i think she'll get it. if einstein were to resign, governor newsome would simply appoint her replacement. but finding a temporary replacement is rare in this process, and no one is sure how long she'll be out of the senate. mike computers live tonight in

in terms of -- we all know senator feinstein's not seeking reelection next year.e know katie porter, adam schiff, barbara lee, all congressional reps, are some of the big names vying for that seat, does that situation here now affect the actual election for the seat next year somehow? >> i don't think so. i think the three of them are going to run robust campaigns. we will see who fares on the primary. it's a march primary. so that is sooner than later. if for whatever reasons there was a resignation for instance, i think the governor would be hard-pressed to appoint one of them. he what i think be required to appoint someone who could be a caretaker. so he's not tipping the scales one way or the other, in terms of that election. kristen: that does make a lot of sense. alright. political analyst jackie speier thank you so much for coming on the show today. >> great to be with you. kristen: coming up next -- the city of san francisco, at odds with the homeless nonprofit. the san francisco standard has more on that. it's not just san francisco (bell dinging) how's j

congressman ro khanna han calling on feinstein to step down.ave a lot of respect for senator feinstein, but she's missed 75% of votes this year. she hasn't been showing up and she has no intention. feinstein has asked to be temporarily replaced on the committee while she recovers, but that requires republicans to sign off. something they're unlikely to do . still some of her colleagues in the senate are coming to her defense decision about whether somebody should resign. wrestling that individual themselves. i don't think she should be forced out. senator should be able to make their own judgments about when the retiring and when they're not, and they all deserve a chance to get better and come back to work. democrats hold a slim 51 to 49 majority in the senate, pennsylvania senator john fetterman also stepped aside recently after being hospitalized for depression, but says he intends to come back monday. if einstein did resign, california governor gavin newsom . we need to appoint a replacement to fill her seat. feinstein has not given a timet

without feinstein there they do not have a majority. >> feinstein and now she not seek reelection.rofile come to her defense. they say they have a long history of accommodating members who are sick or elderly. feinstein says she has been working from home and continue to do that until she is medically cleared to travel. reggie: new developments over the battle of a drug used in abortions. an appeals court partially blocked the texas judges ruling to suspend the fda's approval of the drug. mifepristone the controversy. they will allow the drug to be sold for now. but it comes with restrictions including no longer being able to be sent through male reduce the time headed to the supreme court. the santa fe church will have to pay 2.4 one million in fines for ignoring covid rules. calvary church has been in the lt a s clara un. they tigre masking and social distancing citing religious freedom. it may appeal that ruling. kumasi: a man attacking a fire commissioner is due in court for arraignment. he is facing several charges including assault with a deadly weapon. it happened last week

but feinstein is not the only senator missing work due to illness.enate minority leader mitch mcconnell has been out since early march, recovering from a concussion. pennsylvania senator john fender been missed six weeks while being treated for depression. both are expected to return next week. currently there are 36 total pending judicial nominations. 18 are just waiting for floor votes . then you have another 18 that need to go through the judicial committee. but without feinstein's presence, that committee is split 10 to 10 down party lines, meaning not much is getting done at the moment in los angeles, jeff paul fox news last hour, we asked menlo park, menlo college political science professor melissa michaelson about whether sexism is playing us role here in the calls for senator feinstein to step down as former speaker pelosi has suggested. well, it's true that we've had senators in the past both male and female senators who have been ill and have been unable to show up. it's never been a situation where because a single senator was ill and una

the renewed efforts to get senator dianne feinstein to give up her seat. her reaction this morning. this is "today in the bay." >>> good morning to you on this thursday. thank you for allowing us to be part of your morning. i am marcus washington. >> i am laura garcia. we begin with breaking news, another deadly overnight interstate shooting happened in the east bay, and this happened on 580 near the lakeshore avenue off-ramp and park boulevard in oakland. there were bullet holes in the driver's side of the truck that crashed into the pole following the shooter. it's not clear if the driver died from gunshot wounds or in the crash. no others are being reported in the vehicle at the time of the accident. as of right now the lakeshore avenue exit is closed but the lanes on the highway are open. we will have a live report in our next half hour. >>> right now we want to get you caught up with what is going on in the forecast. meteorologist, kari hall, is monitoring that for us. >> we are starting out with jacket weather with low 40s in fremont. we are seeing temperatures in san francisc

it's still a year and a half away giving feinstein ample time to return and get the job done. the business can still be it's not going to be optimal. it's not going to be sufficient. it's not going to be is simple, but there's still enough time again, judges through the pipeline right now. dan kerman kron, 4 news senate minority leader mitch mcconnell is back at work today. 6 weeks after suffering a concussion and a broken rib. 81 year-old republican tripped and fell at a dinner event in. >> washington back in early march, he tweeted he would be working a full schedule this week. earlier this year, senator mcconnell became the longest-serving party leader in the u.s. senate history. >> in an unusual move, the house judiciary committee held a hearing in new york city today to talk about what some of the committee members say is an epidemic of crime in new york. the field committee led by ohio republican congressman jim jordan accused the manhattan district attorney alvin bragg of soft on crime. but new york democrat jerry nadler says that the hearing is really an attack on brea

but feinstein brings that do not have a toss. she brings an experience. she brings that friendship to the issues. >> that are critical over these next 20 months. we need iran. she needs our respect. even so should find side to side to one day resign. the power would then fall on governor gavin newsom to appoint a new senator. something here ready did with alex padilla. this is another place where governor newsom couldn't really leave his mark. >> and really drive the direction of the senate potentially for years to come. and we reached out to newsom for comment. his office did not have anything to say directly on this matter, but referred us to a previous statement which newsom praised feinstein. as for the senate judiciary committee, its chair senator durbin says he hopes to get the ball rolling soon on nominees. but to do that, he'll have to find a temporary replacement for feinstein. and that will not be easy because he'll need at least 60 votes from both democrats. >> and republican reporting in sacramento, eytan wallace kron. 4 news. >> tennessee rep

senator feinstein responded to her absence, saying in a statement quote. unfortunately my return to washington has been delayed due to continued complications related to my diagnosis. i understand that my absence could delay the important work of the judiciary committee. so i've asked leader schumer to ask the senate to allow another democratic senator. to temporarily serve until i'm able to resume my committee work. we are following a developing story in oakland tonight, where police are investigating a double shooting officers were called out to east oakland, south of interstate 5 80 near fruitvale and brookdale avenues to people were found shot there just before four o'clock this afternoon. we're still working to get more details from the police department about the condition of those victims and the circumstances of the shooting. as soon as we learn more we will, of course, pass that information along to you. san jose police have arrested nearly two dozen suspects all wanted for sexual assault. they were wanted on warrants for various assaults, some of

and if feinstein is forced out. newsom of california, he's the one who has to appoint someone to fill the seat in the interim. here's the problem. gavin declared the next senator out of california would be a black woman. >> if, in fact, dianne feinstein were to retire, will you nominate an african-american woman to restore the seat that kamala harris is no longer in the united states senate and do you have a name in mind? >> i have multiple names. >> yes or no. >> we have multiple names in mind and the answer is yes. >> bret: so, schiff is not a woman. and potatoes isn't black. so who is going to shatter? barbara lee shatters. congresswoman barbara lee not only a black woman but a black single woman. here's where it gets tricky. >> lee's campaign is dead last. all the donors are already all in for schiff and potatoes. so, the straight white male gavin newsom is in a jam. does he honor his commitment and tap a black woman who is dead last and whom no one likes. people would go crazy. or does he replace feinstein with

jonathan, thank you for being here, assuming feinstein does take a leave longer than a few months for shingles, will gavin newsom appoint a caretaker to fill the term until 2024 or appoint one of the three running and give that individual huge advantage going into 2024? >> jonathan: he made go toward appointing a caretaker, i don't think he will take one of those options. are we bringing deference to the office and to long-serving members or deference to the american people? the answer should be answered deference to the american people. what governor newsom should do is appoint a caretaker asap and have someone ready to step in, if necessary, to keep her on when shmedically tested to not able to recall much of anything when she's there in her office doing her duties, that is disrespectful. >> ashley: we talk about three names being floated around that could possibly take over, schiff, porter and barbara lee, you think a caretaker position. whether these three or someone that has no clue, it could be somebody that doesn't have a background in politics, what would that do with policy d

well, senator feinstein, is it sport or distinguished career? she simply unable now to their duties. but feinstein who announced earlier this year she will not run for reelection in 2024. disagrees, saying right now she will not resign. today boxer was asked to weigh in. do you think she should resign? >> i never tell anyone win to stay when to go. it was hard for me. >> while boxer shied away from a definite yes or no. she did make clear she agreed with 5 signs approach to ask that she be temporarily replaced by another democrat on the senate judiciary committee to help approve judges. president biden has nominated to serve on federal courts. i think that is an excellent first step. >> assuming the republicans don't put up a big fight and and come down on her in that way. and that's what it would be if they respect or as much as they've said, they do the nation, allow this to happen, you know, without setting up an obstacle course because that would buy her time to get back to the senate. but should suffice. i decide to one day resign. the powe

senator dianne feinstein to resign. and because of that, her saying she wants to be replaced temporarily anyway on the judiciary committee kron four's political analyst michael yaki joins us to talk more about what's really going on here. good morning, michael. >> we're going i just want to say that that mars simulation seems like a great place think the moon landing in 1916, >> don't open that all right. let's let's let's get to the real like what's really going on with this die 5 thing because is it remarkable that democrats would call for the resignation? the early resignation of, you know, the oldest senator and someone who's already said she's going retire. and in 2024. >> they've been doing for quite some of these folks come in quite some time. i think think really are. and this is the person who is after all the cars moving from south. is the co-chair of congresswoman barbara lee are run for the u.s. some. obviously has a vested stake in it because governor newsom has said if senator feinstein were to resign earl

they enlist all lovers of their control. >> take the case of dianne t feinstein.he oxygenheir there in califora and has been hospitalized for with shingles for weeks. >> b but unlike uncle fester, even she doesn't possess the progressive bona fides to protect her from the mob. >>have it all started yesterday with former president obama's talentless lackeys. >> dianne feinstein, who should not be in the senate, is no preventing us from being able to confirm judges. i think what the people aroundom dianne feinstein are doing, allowing, you know, being part of this farce, of having a lack of a senator and such anportan important job is really wrong.t and dianne feinstein should no longer be in the senate. she has she should resign and more people should be calling on her to resign. >> people and then the floodgates opened as the media became complicit in the left's decapitation effort.s nbc news democrats raise alarms as feinstein's absence stalls. biden's judicial picks. politico feinstein's absence has already forced her partybsee to change how they runan d ththe s

without feinstein, that committee is at a time.it is a tie, the judiciary committee cannot pass on any judicial nominations. the senate has not been doing anything else except for nominations. democrats wanted to get judge after judge on the federal bench. without feinstein, that entire thing has frozen. she has been requested to be replaced -- she has requested to be replaced on the community. it is not clear if republicans will agree to that next week. feinstein's absence has major consequences for the democratic agenda in the senate. geoff: i number of democrats have said the longer this persists, the greater the problem becomes, but some democrats are saying she has to resign now. what is your view on that? lisa: we have questions hovering about her abilities in general. two house democrats say she should resign, one of them a california democrat, ro khanna. he says it is no longer clear she can fulfill her duties. earlier today, a person closer to feinstein, senator amy klobuchar, raise concerns. sen. klobuchar: i want to see

senator feinstein got elected by the voters of california.resident biden, who i think is a great president, got elected. we have to live with who we vote for. we know going into this full well how old they are. president biden will be, i guess 82 or 81 when he runs for office again. former president trump, we elected him and we had to live with him for four years, god forbid. you don't want to undermine the voters by capping a candidates age. the voters voted him in and we have to live with who we vote for. host: all right. let's go to pete, who is calling from new hampshire. pete, good morning. caller: good morning, america. i've been listening to this show for a long time and i've never been compelled to call in until this morning because i feel so strongly about this. absolutely, there should be an age limit. it's easy to see that these folks have lost a step. i'm not talking about democrats or republicans, but in general, there is no way a 70-year-old can have the same faculties as a 40-year-old. and it's not just in politics, but in busi

there are new calls for california senator dianne feinstein to step down. what the oldest member of congress is saying about her future. >>> good morning. good to be with you. i'm wendy gillette in for anne-marie green. we begin with several breaking stories starting with the abortion pill mifepristone. last night a federal appeals court ruled the drug can remain available in the u.s. for now, but there are new restrictions including three in-person doctor visits to access the drug. it can now only be dispensed for upup to seven weeks, not ten, a not by mail. mifepristone was scheduled to be pulled from shelves tomorrow after a federal judge in texas suspended its fda approval. >>> severe flooding has paralyzed some areas in south florida with up to 20 inches of rain. the national weather service called it a life-threatening situation. nearly a foot of rain drenched ft. lauderdale in a matter of hours yesterday. the city's airport had to shut down, and it's not expected to reopen until at least noon today. travelers were left stranded as they tried to head

we all wish senator feinstein well, that she recovers fully.ee you wherever she is today she sounds better than ideal. is there a double standard here may be at play? >> where were the calls from democrats for john federman who missed more time than senator feinstein. at where the calls for him to resign? he is supposed to be coming back this week. dianne feinstein has shingles. last time i checked, a life-threatening condition that she has. what is out play, let's say barbara lee has already announced she is running for feinstein's. the chairman of barbara lee's committee. barbara lee would get a two-year lead into taking that seat. this is just raw, many believe discussing politics at play in d.c. on the judiciary committee, they cannot pass liberal justices through that committee to offset the justices. without a majority of that committee. there is no way that you will get another democrat until feinstein comes back. that is what is driving this. this is why people hate washington. >> coming to the defense. they met on the side of that cham

. >>> up next, the pressures mounting for senator dianne feinstein to resign. we talk with nbc's political director chuck todd who has some harsh words for those advising the senator and those criticizing the 89-year-old. >>> i'm chief meteorologist jeff ranieri. temps warmed up today. inland valleys running from 6 to 11 degrees hotter. what we're in store for this what we're in store for this weekend coming up. our cucustomers dodon't do what thehey do for likes s or followewers. their papath isn't for ththe casuallyly curious. and that's's what makekes itit matter ththe most when t they find i it. the e exact thining ththat can chahange the wowo. some s say it's whwhat ththey were boborn to do.... itit's what ththey live toto . trinet s serves smsmall anand medium s sized businines. soso they can n do more of whahat matters.s. bebenefits. papayroll. comompl. trtrinet. peopople matter.. >>> no word from senator feinstein about what she plans to do next. but we do know she has so far resisted calls to resign. >> her impact in the bay area and beyond is well kno

but feinstein brings that do not have a toss. she brings an experience. she brings that friendship to the issues. >> that are critical over these next 20 months. we need iran. she needs our respect. even so should find side to side to one day resign. the power would then fall on governor gavin newsom to appoint a new senator. something here ready did with alex padilla. this is another place where governor newsom couldn't really leave his mark. >> and really drives the direction of the senate potentially for years to come. and we reached out to newsom for comment. his office did not have anything to say directly on this matter, but referred us to a previous statement which newsom praised feinstein. as for the senate judiciary committee, its chair senator durbin says he hopes to get the ball rolling soon on nominees. but to do that, he'll have to find a temporary replacement for feinstein. and that will not be easy because he'll need at least 60 votes from both democrats. >> and republican reporting in sacramento, eytan wallace kron. 4 news. >> here's some

under pressure the growing calls for senato diane feinstein to step down i'll talk to the first democra to say it out loud the congressman ro khanna. and senator tim scott's toug position the most prominent black man i the republican party leans int the culture wars as he explore a run for president. i'm jonathan capehart. this is the saturday show. ♪ ♪ ♪ >> we hold these truths to b self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator wit certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit o happiness. the declaration of independenc certainly rings hollow today a the republican party continues to push legislation that is no only wildly unpopular an dangerous, but also strips these unalienable rights fro americans. friday, the supreme cour ordered continued access t mifepristone until the court could make a final decision on wednesday. polling shows a majority o americans, 64% believe abortio should be legal in all or most cases. we will get into that later. and, there is guns according to that gun violence archive, there have b

feinstein has been absent from the senate since early march due to a medical issue, and feinstein actually sits on the senate judiciary committee her prolonged absence has affected the status of several of president biden's judicial appointments last week feinstein herself requested that democrats temporarily replace her spot on the committee in order to approve these nominees chuck schumer asked for unanimous consent to swap feinstein for maryland senator ben cardin, however, lindsey graham, the top republican on the judiciary committee voiced his opposition to the move by democrats. here's what he had to say. >> this is about a handful of judges that you can't get the votes for of the reason this is being made is to try to change the numbers on the committee in a way that i think would be harmful to the senate and to pass out a handful of judges that i think should never be on the bench. >> reporter: now this unsuccessful request by feinstein came in response to renewed concerns from democrats in recent weeks about her absence from congress. several members of the party have called for t

so do you believe given that senator feinstein should resign? i believe that first of all, senator graham said some good things there. i completely disagreed with what he said about allowing a temporary replacement. they should have done that. however i was glad to hear that. he wants to see diane come back. i want to see her come back to and senator schumer just talked to her last week, and she has said she is coming back shortly and that will solve this problem. secondly if any member resigns, whether it was senator feinstein or anyone in the future, i was really glad to hear senator graham say he would follow the regular rules and there would be a replacement. so i think all of that was actually good news. your democratic colleagues have said, regardless of the situation on the judiciary committee that it is time for senator feinstein to resign. again she has served our country well, she has said. she is coming back and we await her return and i have made very clear at some point when we have debt, ceiling votes and the like, maybe another co