The Democrats’ Dianne Feinstein Problem

<p>For the past few months, a single lawmaker has prevented Democrats from carrying out their agenda in Congress. For now, there is no simple solution in sight. </p><p>Annie Karni, a congressional correspondent for The Times, explains the issue surrounding Senator Dianne Feinstein.</p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/annie-karni">Annie Karni</a>, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times.</p><p>Background reading: </p><ul><li>Ms. Feinstein, who has been absent from the Senate for more than a month after being diagnosed with shingles,<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/politics/feinstein-senate-judiciary-committee.html?searchResultPosition=1"> sought a temporary replacement</a> on the powerful Judiciary Committee.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/us/politics/senate-illnesses-mcconnell-feinstein.html">High-profile absences have created complications</a> for Democrats in Congress and prompted new questions about the future of the Republican leadership.</li></ul><p>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.</p>