Dianne Feinstein Is Becoming a Big Liability—And Republicans Know It

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Dianne Feinstein Is Becoming a Big Liability—And Republicans Know It

Good morning from the Hive newsroom! Dianne Feinstein’s absence from the Senate, due to extended medical issues, is giving Mitch McConnell and company the power to block Joe Biden’s court nominees, Eric Lutz writes. The 89-year-old California senator, who is not running for reelection, has refused to resign. She’s becoming a political liability, Lutz says, and Republicans are capitalizing on it.

In other news, Charlotte Klein keeps a close eye on the Dominion v. Fox case. Judge Eric Davis delayed the trial by one day, leaving media insiders wondering if a settlement deal was actually in the works. Plus, a pro–Ron DeSantis super PAC takes a swing at Donald Trump for attacking DeSantis, Caleb Ecarma spots.

Dianne Feinstein Is Becoming a Big Liability—And Republicans Know It

The 89-year-old senator, who has been on medical leave since February, is giving Mitch McConnell and company power to block Joe Biden’s court nominees by refusing to step down.

Dominion v. Fox Trial Delayed as Reports of Settlement Talks Swirl

The high-profile trial, expected to start Monday, was postponed a day, a development the judge called “not unusual” but that has nevertheless prompted buzz about a last-minute settlement.

DeSantisland Tries Its Hand at Out-Trumping Trump

A super PAC backing the Florida governor highlighted the ex-president’s legal woes as well as his stance on gun control, calling Trump a “gun-grabber” who “doesn’t deserve a second chance.”

Donald Trump Still Collects 6-Figure Pension From SAG-AFTRA: Report

The former president publicly quit the union two years ago, but still cashes a nice check.