David Venturella is named interim director of ICE, replacing Todd Lyons amid ongoing immigration enforcement challenges. Venturella previously led the Secure Communities program and has worked under multiple administrations.
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Hundreds of people gathered in San Francisco on Thursday to honor the late Senator Dianne Feinstein at a private memorial service held on the steps of City Hall. Security was high as invited attendees passed through a screening before taking their seats, and President Biden, Vice President Harris, Senate Majority Leader Schumer, and former House Speaker Pelosi were in attendance. Feinstein, who was the longest-serving female senator and the longest-serving California senator, was remembered for her remarkable political career and the many accomplishments she achieved during her time in office.
San Francisco Residents Gather to Honor the Late Sen. Dianne Feinstein at City Hall Memorial Service
San Francisco Residents Gather to Honor the Late Sen. Dianne Feinstein at City Hall Memorial Service
San Francisco residents gathered Wednesday to pay their respects to the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who passed away last week at the age of 87. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was among those who paid their respects, hugging the casket of the late Sen. Feinstein. The memorial service for Sen. Feinstein is open to the public outside of San Francisco City Hall at 1 p.m. local time, allowing the public to pay their respects and remember her legacy.
Laphonza Butler has been appointed to the U.S. Senate by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, making her the first out Black LGBTQ+ U.S. senator. She is the president of EMILYs List, a Democratic group dedicated to electing women who support abortion rights, and is ready to serve. Her appointment is a testament to the progress that can be made when women are given the opportunity to lead, and will continue the legacy of Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY's List, to fill the late Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat. Butler will be the first openly LGBTQ person to represent California in the Senate and the third Black woman to ever serve in the chamber. She is expected to be sworn-in to the seat on Wednesday by Vice President Kamala Harris and will serve until the next senator is elected in the November 2024 election.
Key takeaways: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has appointed Laphonza Butler to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the death of California Sen. Dianne…
The death of Senator Dianne Feinstein of California has left a vacancy on the Senate Judiciary Committee, creating a split between Democrats and Republicans. Top Republican senators have indicated they are prepared to fight over her seat, potentially using the vacancy to play hardball with Biden's judicial nominees. Democrats will need to appoint a successor to Feinstein's Senate seat in order to fill her spot on the committee and regain a majority.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) passed away on Thursday night at the age of 90, leaving a vacant seat in the Senate. Tributes poured in from both Democrats and Republicans, honoring her legacy and commitment to public service. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will now have to pick a caretaker for the seat, sparking a new wave of competition among ambitious California House Democrats.