Senator Harris's Strong Debate Performance Against Trump Former Senator Barbara Boxer supports Senator Kamala Harris debating Trump again, highlighting Harris' assertiveness and leadership qualities. Top News · Sep 11, 2024
To win the White House Kamala Harris must first overcome the ‘California curse’ Within the next fortnight, subject to a virtual “roll-call of Democratic Party delegates”, vice president Kamala Harris will be confirmed as the presumptive Democrat candidate for the US presidency and will engage in a full-on battle for the White House with the Republican candidate, Donald Trump. The Conversation · Jul 29, 2024
James Inhofe, iconoclastic former senator from Oklahoma, dies at 89 - Roll Call Former Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Okla., a fierce partisan warrior who worked across the aisle, has died, according to the Tulsa World. Roll Call · Jul 9, 2024
Former Sen. Boxer Gives Biden Two Weeks To Prove Fitness Former Sen. Barbara Boxer calls for patience and understanding regarding President Biden's post-debate performance, emphasizing the need to allow him to ad... Top News · Jul 4, 2024
Bill Delahunt and his part in a legendary Capitol Hill crash pad quartet - Roll Call The late Rep. Bill Delahunt was a long-term public servant who also happened to be part of a legendary roommate combo on Capitol Hill. Roll Call · Apr 8, 2024
Dianne Feinstein changed the face of American politics. She died while facing calls to step down As the first woman to represent California in the US Senate, Feinstein embarked on a centrist and institutionalist career despite growing liberalism in her party The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at age 90, sources tell the AP Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California has died The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at 90 U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992, was the oldest sitting U.S. senator. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023
Mark Z. Barabak: Barbara Boxer warns progressives to back off on Dianne Feinstein or they may be sorry Barbara Boxer was once among the most liberal members of the U.S. Senate, a favorite of progressives, who much preferred her over California's other Democratic senator, the more staid and centrist Dianne Feinstein. Los Angeles Times · Jun 17, 2023
Hillary Clinton backs Eleni Kounalakis for California governor SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- After her friend and former boss lost the presidential race in 2016, Democrat Eleni Kounalakis remembers Hillary Clinton urging women to run for public office. Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2023
Dianne Feinstein is one of the most powerful women in America, but Democrats are torn over her future Dianne Feinstein is one of just two senators representing the 40 million people of California. But at 89 and struggling with poor health, many Democrats are asking if she's up to the job. ABC News · May 23, 2023
Former Sen. Barbara Boxer to Feinstein: “I would call the people who love me … and make a decision” SAN JOSE, Calif. — When Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein were first elected U.S. senators from California in 1992 — a historic victory for women — Feinstein sat Boxer down and told her, “You’ve got to stick with this. The longer you stay, the better you’ll feel, the more you’ll… Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023
After Dianne Feinstein: as a political giant steps down, California weighs its future As the state’s longest serving senator prepares to retire, the new leadership will determine the trajectory for the Democratic party The Guardian - US · Mar 26, 2023
Mark Z. Barabak: Trump tormentor, whiteboard wizard — it's the brand that matters in California Senate race When Adam B. Schiff recently brought his U.S. Senate campaign to Northern California, 500 people showed up for his stop at a 55-and-older community nestled in the green, rolling hills of the East Bay Area. Dozens more were turned away. Los Angeles Times · Mar 2, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Feb 15, 2023 Editorial: With Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s retirement, an era ends for California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s announcement Tuesday that she will not run for reelection next year is no surprise. At 89, Feinstein is the oldest sitting senator and California’s longest-serving senator. She has earned retirement.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 14, 2023 Sen. Dianne Feinstein to retire: Looking back on tragedy, triumph and her contentious perseverance Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California's longest-serving senator, announced Tuesday that she will not run for reelection next year. Here's a look at her storied career in politics, which included both tragedy and triumph.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 11, 2023 Mark Z. Barabak: Katie Porter just forced the California Senate race into the open, where it belongs By launching her bid for U.S. Senate — open, upfront, for all the world to plainly see — Rep. Katie Porter has placed the contest where it belongs: squarely before the voters of California.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 10, 2023 Rep. Katie Porter announces bid for Feinstein’s Senate seat Rep. Katie Porter, a Democratic star known for her incisive questioning of corporate leaders and use of a whiteboard to distill complex concepts in congressional hearings, announced Tuesday that she is running for the U.S. Senate.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 13, 2022 Feinstein says she won't step down early from Senate WASHINGTON — Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., said Monday she has every intention of serving the remainder of her Senate term and is still deliberating whether to retire in 2024.
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022 'Here comes the bride': White House to host its 19th wedding “Here Comes the Bride” will play at the White House very soon
Los Angeles Times · Nov 13, 2022 Alex Padilla made history with his US Senate win. What it means for Latinos LOS ANGELES — Alex Padilla grew up on the polluted northern edge of Los Angeles framed by brown hills and freeways in a working-class community long neglected by the city.
Los Angeles Times · Sep 1, 2022 What the end of the Pelosi era could cost California WASHINGTON — California could be on the cusp of losing one of the most effective national political allies it's ever had.
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 California records 1st woman to sign bill into state law A woman has signed a bill into California state law for the first time in history