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Laphonza Butler sidesteps question about entering 2024 California Senate race

If she runs, Butler would enter a contest that's already filled with big names and big bucks.

Fortune

New California Senator Laphonza Butler on what it’s like to succeed Dianne Feinstein overnight: ‘Not on my bingo card, not in the wildest dreams of my ancestors’

“It was an opportunity for me to again raise my hand at a moment of crisis for our country,” Butler told Fortune.

Fortune

Dianne Feinstein, Geraldine Ferraro, Walter Mondale and a scoop that could have been

Democratic presidential contender Mondale had chosen as his 1984 running mate a woman who would make history as the nation’s first female veep choice. But who would it be?

Chicago Sun-Times

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The McCarthy debacle barely scrapes the surface of how dysfunctional Congress is

Gerontocracy, corruption, laziness – we need to ask more of US legislators, starting with making their job feel like work

The Guardian - US

‘Great American hero’ Dianne Feinstein honoured by Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi at San Francisco memorial

Late Senator was remembered for her leadership in California, her fight against torture, and boundary-breaking career as woman in politics

The Independent UK

Watch live as mourners gather at memorial service for former US senator Dianne Feinstein

Watch live as mourners gather at San Francisco City Hall for a memorial service for the late US senator Dianne Feinstein on Thursday 5 October.

The Independent UK

At Dianne Feinstein’s funeral, mourners remember her ‘mayoral roots’

Nancy Pelosi, Kamala Harris, Chuck Schumer and others gathered where Feinstein’s historic career began — San Francisco City Hall.

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Dianne Feinstein was at the center of a key LGBTQ+ moment. She’s being lauded as an evolving ally

The Democrat became San Francisco’s mayor on the death of George Moscone, leading a center of gay culture roiled by violence just as the AIDS crisis was about to hit.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dianne Feinstein’s Pro-Israel Stance Faces Shifting Democratic Support

Scholars and experts suggest a generational divide in the Democratic Party's views on Israel

Zenger

Watch live: Former Senator Dianne Feinstein lies in state in San Francisco

Watch live as the late US Senator Dianne Feinstein lies in state in San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday, 4 October.

The Independent UK

"Revenge": GOP evicts Pelosi from office

Pelosi was unable to remove her belongings because she was in California to mourn the loss of Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Salon

Pelosi rebukes interim speaker for office eviction as she attended Feinstein service

In one of first acts after the removal of Kevin McCarthy, Democratic predecessor is ordered out of ‘hideaway’ space

The Guardian - US

San Francisco will say goodbye to Dianne Feinstein as her body lies in state at City Hall

The body of the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein will lie in state at San Francisco’s City Hall for mourners wishing to say goodbye

The Independent UK

House Republicans kick Pelosi out of hideaway after McCarthy ouster - Roll Call

Shortly after a historic vote to oust Kevin McCarthy, House Republicans informed former Speaker Nancy Pelosi that she must vacate her Capitol hideaway office.

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The Guardian - US

Laphonza Butler sworn in to US Senate to fill Dianne Feinstein’s seat

Butler becomes only the third Black female senator in history, following the death of Feinstein last week at age 90

The Independent UK

Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history

Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history

Roll Call

Laphonza Butler sworn in to succeed Sen. Dianne Feinstein

“I know that our old colleague is looking down at this moment with pride now that her seat is in good hands,” Schumer said.

The Guardian - US

Matt Gaetz introduces motion to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

Far-right congressman files motion after expressing outrage at speaker’s bipartisan effort to avoid government shutdown

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The Independent UK

California governor chooses labor leader and Democratic insider to fill Feinstein's Senate seat

When California Gov. Gavin Newsom needed to fill the U.S. Senate seat of his late mentor Dianne Feinstein, he could have turned to a big-city mayor, a member of Congress or a powerful legislator

Reason

The 'Whack Jobs' Were Right

Plus: A listener asks the editors to weigh in on a hypothetical executive order to establish an American Climate Corps.

Roll Call

Senators will cut the week short to travel to Dianne Feinstein’s funeral - Roll Call

Members of Congress will travel to San Francisco to pay their respects to the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week.

Roll Call

Judiciary nominations on track despite loss of Feinstein - Roll Call

The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein won't slow down Judiciary Committee action on President Biden’s judicial nominations this Congress.

Reason

Is Sen.-to-be Butler Eligible to Represent California?

The residence question is closer than it might appear.

Reason

Congressional Clown Show

Plus: Dianne Feinstein's replacement doesn't even live in California, New York's biblical floods, and more...

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump to appear in court for civil fraud suit in New York

New York attorney general will argue Trump owes at least $250m in profits made from false financial statements. Plus, climate scientist Michael Mann on our last chance to save the planet

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