Senate Democrats are trying to grant Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s request to temporarily replace her on the Judiciary committee while she recovers. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why there’s urgency and uncertainty around how to replace her, and why there's some pushback from some Democrats over the plan. The 89-year-old Senator is going to retire after this term, and there are some California House Democrats already running for her seat.

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