Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), 90, has ceded power of attorney to her daughter but has opted to stay in the Senate.
The California Democrat has faced increasing calls to resign over her age and health, including from many within her party. Nevertheless, the oldest-sitting and longest-serving female senator has steadfastly refused to resign. On Thursday, the New York Times reported that Feinstein ceded power of attorney to her daughter yet retains her desire to stay in the Senate.
Feinstein ceded power of attorney to her daughter partly to help deal with a legal dispute over the assets of her late husband.The California Democrat has faced scrutiny over her health and cognitive ability for several years now, and the scrutiny intensified this year when she was absent from the Senate for several months as she underwent treatment for shingles.
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