Biden commemorates Senator Feinstein as ‘pioneering’ and ‘a true trailblazer’

Senator’s death forces tough appointment on Newsom that could upend race

Gavin Newsom publicly dreaded the decision he has to make. With the death Thursday night of Dianne Feinstein, California’s longest-serving senator, the moment has come, forcing a choice the Democratic governor has made more complicated by his public promises to appoint a Black woman who isn’t already running for the seat. “It’s a choice that should have been easy — who among the state’s deep Democratic bench would he like to elevate?” said Thad …

Biden honors Feinstein as a ‘pioneering American’

(CNN) — President Joe Biden hailed the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein as a “pioneering American” and a “true trailblazer” in a statement following her death Friday.

Biden honors Feinstein as a ‘pioneering American’

By Kevin Liptak and MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden hailed the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein as a “pioneering American” and a “true trailblazer” in a statement Friday following her death. “Dianne made her mark on everything from national security to the environment to protecting civil liberties. She’s made history in so many

Biden praises Feinstein: ‘pioneering American’ and ‘cherished friend’

President Biden praised the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) as a “true trailblazer” and lauded her long tenure in the Senate following news of her passing on Friday.  “Senator Dianne Feinstein was a pioneering American. A true trailblazer. And for Jill and me, a cherished friend,” Biden said in a statement.  “Dianne made her mark…

Dianne Feinstein’s final day in the Senate

WASHINGTON — Sen. Dianne Feinstein wasn’t feeling well this week, so she skipped a Thursday morning Judiciary Committee meeting, as has become her custom since her health declined in recent

Sen. Feinstein's death leaves Senate vacancy Gov. Newsom needs to fill

California’s longest-serving senator, Dianne Feinstein, has died at the age of 90. President Joe Biden reacted to the news, calling her a “pioneering American and a true trailblazer.” While reactions continue to pour in, attention is already turning to the implications of her absence.  California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, is tasked with filling her seat. After serving five terms as a U.S. senator, it became apparent to her colleagues on Capitol Hill…