Feinstein to Step Down as Top Democrat on Senate Judiciary (2)

Senator Dianne Feinstein said she’ll step down as the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, a role that had put her under an intense spotlight during tumultuous confirmation hearings on President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees.

“After serving as the lead Democrat on the Judiciary Committee for four years, I will not seek the chairmanship or ranking member position in the next Congress,” Feinstein said in a statement.

Feinstein said she instead will focus attention on issues of importance to her, including the wildfires and droughts in her home state of California. She said she will continue to serve ...