Opinion: Why Biden is trying to lie low while Republicans are gearing up for 2024

This week, Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California asked to be temporarily replaced on the Senate Judiciary Committee while she recovers from a case of shingles, acknowledging that her extended absence—since at least early March—is delaying the work of the committee, which includes confirming Democratic judicial nominees. She has missed 58 Senate votes since she was diagnosed in February.