Feinstein Returns to US Senate, Giving Democrats Their Majority

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) makes her way to the Senate chambers at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Feb. 16, 2023. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) returned to work on Tuesday following a long recovery from shingles.

Her return gives back Democrats their majority on the Senate Judiciary Committee, as well as a one-seat Democrat advantage in the full Senate.