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Confusion Over Senate Operations: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Struggles with Memory Issues, According to New Report

ByAlki David

May 30, 2023

In a stunning revelation, a recent report from The New York Times has shed light on the struggles faced by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) as she continues her work in the Senate. The 89-year-old lawmaker, who has been battling with health issues, reportedly expressed confusion last year when Vice President Harris presided over the Senate to cast a tiebreaking vote.

According to the report, Feinstein’s memory issues have been a cause for concern for some time now. The incident involving Harris, which occurred last year, serves as a prime example of the difficulty the senator faces in recalling the basics of Senate operations. Witnesses claim that Feinstein, upon seeing Harris in the chamber, asked, “What is she doing here?”

Feinstein’s return to the Senate after her recent struggles with shingles and encephalitis has further highlighted her frailty. The California Democrat, once a formidable force in the political arena, now heavily relies on her staff to assist her in carrying out her duties. Reports indicate that her team has taken on various additional responsibilities to compensate for her limitations.

It is worth noting that Feinstein announced in February that she would not seek reelection in 2024. However, she made it clear that she intends to serve the remainder of her term. During her extended absence from the Senate, some Democrats called for her resignation, but since her return to work, the momentum behind this movement has waned.

Feinstein’s struggles with memory and declining health have raised concerns about her ability to effectively fulfill her role as a senator. As the elder stateswoman of California politics, her tenure has been marked by significant achievements and contributions. Yet, with her current challenges, questions arise regarding her capacity to continue serving in this capacity.

The situation surrounding Feinstein serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities that come with aging and its impact on one’s cognitive abilities. As the senator navigates these difficulties, her staff remains instrumental in ensuring that her work in the Senate carries on.

In conclusion, Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s reported confusion during Vice President Harris’s tiebreaking vote highlights the memory issues she faces, according to a recent report. As she continues to battle health concerns, the senator relies more heavily on her staff. While calls for her resignation have diminished since her return to work, concerns about her ability to fulfill her role persist.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.