California Sen. Laphonza Butler, who replaced Feinstein, won't seek full term
Newly appointed California Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek election to a full term in 2024.
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein remembered for her courage, integrity at heartfelt San Francisco memorial
The late Senator Dianne Feinstein was celebrated in a memorial service Thursday, held on the steps of San Francisco's City Hall where her remarkable political career began.
Dianne Feinstein honored at memorial service
San Francisco City Hall hosted a memorial service Thursday for California Sen. Dianne Feinstein. The afternoon included remarks from other trailblazing women in politics -- including Vice President Kamala Harris and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more.
Increased security for Feinstein's funeral
Mourners are gathering in San Francisco to remember the late trailblazing lawmaker Dianne Feinstein. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more on the security measures in place ahead of the funeral service.
Sen. Feinstein memorial service no longer open to the public because of security concerns
Security concerns have once again changed the plans for the memorial service of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, scheduled for San Francisco City Hall on Thursday.
Mourners pay respects to Sen. Dianne Feinstein at San Francisco City Hall
The casket of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein arrived at San Francisco's City Hall Wednesday to lie in state as mourners paid their respects to the trailblazing lawmaker.
Update: Funeral service for Sen. Dianne Feinstein at San Francisco City Hall now closed to public
Security concerns have once again changed the plans for the memorial service of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, scheduled for San Francisco City Hall on Thursday.
Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein's seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected EMILY's List president Laphonza Butler to fill the seat of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Butler has been the president of the organization dedicated to electing women since 2021. Political advisers Joel Payne and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" to unpack Newsom's pick.
Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Feinstein replacement, to make LGBT history
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Newsom picks Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein's Senate seat
Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and EMILYs List president, was named to fill California's Senate seat left open by the death of Dianne Feinstein.
Feinstein's legacy: "Women are seen as spear throwers of change"
Sen. Dianne Feinstein died Friday at the age of 90. She first appeared on "Face the Nation" in 1992, saying "Women are seen as spear throwers of change; we're not the same thing repeating itself."
Dianne Feinstein, trailblazing senator, dies
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whose extraordinary political career was forged by triumph and tragedy, has died at the age of 90. Feinstein served as San Francisco's first female mayor and California's first female U.S. senator. Norah O'Donnell has more.
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Lawmakers across the political spectrum are remembering Sen. Dianne Feinstein as a trailblazer in the nation's Capitol. But her career began in San Francisco local politics, where she served on the city's Board of Supervisors -- and later as mayor. California State Sen. Scott Wiener joins CBS News to discuss Feinstein's mayoral legacy.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar remembers Dianne Feinstein
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who shattered glass ceilings during her more than three decades in the U.S. Senate, has died at the age of 90. She was the longest-serving woman in the Senate, as well as the longest-serving senator from California. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, joined CBS News with her memories of Feinstein.
Sen. Feinstein's fight for stricter gun laws
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Who could fill Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat?
Under California law, Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, can appoint a replacement for Sen. Dianne Feinstein until the 2024 election, and several prominent Democrats have already announced their intentions to run to replace Feinstein. Gary Dietrich, political analyst for CBS News Sacramento, joined CBS News to discuss who may take the seat.
Feinstein through the years in the Senate
Sen. Dianne Feinstein has died at the age of 90. Here are some highlights from her career in the Senate.
How much was Dianne Feinstein worth when she died?
Born into affluence, late California Senator Dianne Feinstein was long one of the wealthiest U.S. lawmakers.
Dianne Feinstein said Milk, Moscone assassination was "darkest day" of her life
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Feinstein remembered as icon in politics
Tal Kopan is the deputy Washington bureau chief for The Boston Globe and previously served as the Washington correspondent for the San Francisco Chronicle, covering Sen. Dianne Feinstein for years. She joined CBS News to discuss the senator's legacy.
Washington reacts to Feinstein's death
Lawmakers have been paying tribute to Sen. Dianne Feinstein Friday as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy continues to try to find a way to avoid a government shutdown this weekend. CBS News congressional correspondents Scott MacFarlane and Nikole Killion, and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes have more.
Feinstein's impact on San Francisco
Dianne Feinstein, who died Thursday at 90, became mayor of San Francisco during "very dark times" after the assassination of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. California State Assembly Member Phil Ting, who represents San Francisco, said Feinstein brought the city back "from the brink" and praised her for multiple achievements, including starting the initiative to make San Francisco and Shanghai sister cities.
Remembering Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who represented California in the U.S. Senate for over three decades, has died at the age of 90. She is being remembered for her work to pass the federal assault weapons ban in 1994, improve her state's water infrastructure and more. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa have more on her political impact and legacy.
Who will get Feinstein's seat? Here are California's rules for replacing senators.
The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein leaves an open seat in the Senate for California.
McCarthy recalls working with Feinstein
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy addressed reporters about Sen. Dianne Feinstein's death Friday before speaking about the impending government shutdown. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes had more on both subjects following McCarthy's comments.
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