Dianne Feinstein returning to Senate after lengthy absence fueled calls for resignation

Washington — Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein is on her way back to Washington, D.C., after a lengthy absence from the Senate due to health issues that prompted members of her own party to call for her resignation. 

Feinstein departed San Francisco and is expected to arrive in Washington as early as Tuesday evening, her spokesperson confirmed to CBS News. 

"I'm glad that my friend Dianne is back in the Senate and ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement. "After talking with her multiple times over the past few weeks, it's clear she's back where she wants to be and ready to deliver for California."