Feinstein Judiciary Swap Will Require Republican Agreement

Senate Republicans may refuse to help Democrats replace ailing Sen Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on the Judiciary Committee, a move that would extend a freeze on most judicial nominees.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) last night he would offer a resolution proposing the change next week when the Senate returns from recess. The 89-year-old Democrat has been out for several weeks battling shingles and can not say when she’ll return from California to the Capitol.

A spokesman for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), who is expected to return on Monday after being out for several weeks himself after a ...