Who will replace Dianne Feinstein? Here's what happens after the senator's death, and what it means for Democrats.

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a California Democrat.

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Gavin Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler to fill Senate seat left empty by Dianne Feinstein

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Emily's List President Laphonza Butler address a Biden-Harris campaign rally on the first anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson decision which struck down a federal right to abortion at the Mayflower Hotel on June 23, 2023 in Washington, DC.
Emily's List President Laphonza Butler address a Biden-Harris campaign rally on the first anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs v.

Gavin Newsom's appointee to replace Dianne Feinstein will be eligible to run for a full Senate term in 2024

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California Governor Gavin Newsom (left) has been facing pressure from progressives to appoint Rep. Barbara Lee (right) to the Senate to replace Dianne Feinstein.

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Progressives are pressing California Gov. Gavin Newsom to reverse his earlier vow to tap a Senate caretaker and instead appoint Barbara Lee to succeed Dianne Feinstein

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Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, left, and Rep. Barbara Lee of California.

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Gavin Newsom got grilled on '60 Minutes' about whether he intends to run for president. This time his answer wasn't 'no.'

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Gavin Newsom says Kamala Harris is 'absolutely' the best running mate for Biden, calling the Democratic ticket a 'master class in terms of performance'

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Vice President Kamala Harris, left, stands onstage with California Gov. Gavin Newsom at the conclusion of an event at the IBEW-NECA Joint Apprenticeship Training Center in San Leandro, Calif., on September 8, 2021.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he'd appoint a caretaker to the Senate if Dianne Feinstein retires early, arguing it would be 'completely unfair' to tap a candidate so close to the 2024 primary

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Gov. Gavin Newsom of California.

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Elon Musk's X sues California over a law it claims is aimed at eliminating 'problematic' content

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Elon Musk renamed Twitter as X.

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Kamala Harris allies are privately grumbling that Gavin Newsom's plan to debate Ron DeSantis is 'disrespectful' to the VP as they see the move as early jockeying for 2028, report says

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Vice President Kamala Harris, left, stands onstage with California Gov. Gavin Newsom at the conclusion of an event at the IBEW-NECA Joint Apprenticeship Training Center in San Leandro, Calif., on September 8, 2021.

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