California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Laphonza Butler, president of EMILY's List, to succeed Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who passed away last week.
Share:
More In Politics
Need2Know: Space Milestone, Booster Debate & Greatest Songs Ever
Space Milestone, Booster Debate & Greatest Songs Ever
Biden, CEOs, Biz Leaders Meet on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
President Joe Biden has invited CEOs and business leaders to the White House to discuss COVID-19 mandates.
Massachusetts National Guard to Help With Busing Students
Massachusetts’ governor has activated the state’s National Guard to help with busing students to school as districts across the country struggle to hire enough drivers.
You'll Need Proof of COVID-19 Vaccine to Enter Many NYC Indoor Venues
If you want to dine indoors, go to a gym or attend an event at an entertainment venue in New York, you'll need to show proof that you have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
North Korea Says It Tested New Long-Range Cruise Missiles
North Korea said Monday that it successfully tested newly developed long-range cruise missiles over the weekend.
9/11 Victims Are Still Getting Sick, But Federal Funding Is Running Out Faster Than Expected
The fight for funding for 9/11 survivors and first responders is back on the legislative agenda, as Congress considers a bill to update the funding formula for a key program which could mean billions of additional dollars for care.
Justice Dept. Sues Texas Over State's New Abortion Law
The Justice Department on Thursday sued Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions, arguing that it was enacted “in open defiance of the Constitution."
Sweeping New Vaccine Mandates for 100 Million Americans
President Joe Biden on Thursday is toughening COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers and contractors as he aims to boost vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant that is killing thousands each week and jeopardizing the nation’s economic recovery.
Virginia Cuts Confederate Gen. Robert Lee Statue Into pieces
A crowd erupted in cheers and song Wednesday as work crews hoisted an enormous statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee off the pedestal where it has towered over Virginia’s capital city for more than a century.
