Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein has surrendered at least some of her authority to her daughter, Katherine, a development that once again underlines the precarious nature of the 90-year-old remaining among the most powerful people.
The New York Times reported Thursday that Feinstein has granted power of attorney to Katherine Feinstein, a former San Francisco judge, over her legal affairs. It's not immediately clear the extent of the agreement or if any other subjects are covered. A power of attorney agreement itself does not explicitly mean a person is incapacitated. There are other more innocuous reasons such an agreement could be in place. News of the agreement still sparked further concern over Feinstein's standing.
