#California Democratic Sen. Dianne #Feinstein has died at age 90.

The trail-blazing Feinstein had faced mounting health problems in recent years; her replacement will be selected by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.).

Her death, confirmed by a person with knowledge of the situation, brings Senate Democrats’ functional majority to 50 votes.

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/29/feinstein-dies-at-90-00119040