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The most powerful woman in business wants 'radical change in the healthcare system'

CVS CEO Karen Lynch's goal is anything but the status quo.

Fortune

New California Senator Laphonza Butler on what it’s like to succeed Dianne Feinstein overnight: ‘Not on my bingo card, not in the wildest dreams of my ancestors’

“It was an opportunity for me to again raise my hand at a moment of crisis for our country,” Butler told Fortune.

Fortune

Lee, Porter, Schiff face off in California Senate forum - Roll Call

California Democratic Senate candidates Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam Schiff debated questions from a media panel at a union conference.

Roll Call

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Photos of the week ending October 6, 2023 - Roll Call

Photos of the week: A speaker ousted, a new senator and a new Supreme Court term dominated the Hill this week. Roll Call photojournalists were there.

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At the Races: The cost of chaos - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call

Dianne Feinstein’s Pro-Israel Stance Faces Shifting Democratic Support

Scholars and experts suggest a generational divide in the Democratic Party's views on Israel

Zenger

Laphonza Butler sworn in to US Senate to fill Dianne Feinstein’s seat

Butler becomes only the third Black female senator in history, following the death of Feinstein last week at age 90

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Can a Marylander be the Senator from California?

Why Article I's residence requirement applies to appointees.

Reason

Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history

Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history

The Independent UK

Laphonza Butler sworn in to succeed Sen. Dianne Feinstein

“I know that our old colleague is looking down at this moment with pride now that her seat is in good hands,” Schumer said.

Roll Call

Laphonza Butler Better Hope Other Senators Are Textualists

The residency requirement for Senators applies to those who are "elected," and not "appointed."

Reason

California governor chooses labor leader and Democratic insider to fill Feinstein's Senate seat

When California Gov. Gavin Newsom needed to fill the U.S. Senate seat of his late mentor Dianne Feinstein, he could have turned to a big-city mayor, a member of Congress or a powerful legislator

The Independent UK

Senators will cut the week short to travel to Dianne Feinstein’s funeral - Roll Call

Members of Congress will travel to San Francisco to pay their respects to the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week.

Roll Call

Is Sen.-to-be Butler Eligible to Represent California?

The residence question is closer than it might appear.

Reason

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The Guardian - UK

What the latest Meghan story tells us about the culture wars

The Duchess of Sussex for California senator? Now where could they possibly have got that idea, asks Zoe Williams

Reason

Congressional Clown Show

Plus: Dianne Feinstein's replacement doesn't even live in California, New York's biblical floods, and more...

WEKU

Up First briefing: McCarthy's job threatened; how a robot could fight climate change

Congress averted a government shutdown. Now, Speaker McCarthy must avoid losing his job. And, this stinky seaweed-fighting robot could help fight climate change.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump to appear in court for civil fraud suit in New York

New York attorney general will argue Trump owes at least $250m in profits made from false financial statements. Plus, climate scientist Michael Mann on our last chance to save the planet

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The Independent UK

Gavin Newsom reveals pick to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat

EMILYs List president Laphonza Butler will take over the seat left vacant by Feinstein’s death

Roll Call

Butler, the newest senator, worked to elect and defeat many colleagues - Roll Call

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has named EMILY’s List president Laphonza Butler to fill the remainder of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s term.

The Independent UK

California governor to name Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to Feinstein Senate seat

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will name Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign, to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein

The Independent UK

Biden is getting endorsements from 3 abortion rights groups as Democrats bank on the issue in 2024

President Joe Biden’s campaign is banking on reproductive rights to be an early galvanizing issue for voters in the 2024 presidential election

The Independent UK

Planned Parenthood, Emily's List and NARAL-Pro Choice America endorse Joe Biden in 2024 race

Three top reproductive rights groups are endorsing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for reelection in 2024

Roll Call

EMILY’s List: These 18 Democrats are crucial to taking House control

Democrats, including many already being targeted by the GOP, were endorsed by the abortion rights group EMILY’s List.

WEKU

Here are the places where abortion is on the ballot (in one way or another) this week

Abortion is on the ballot in California, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana and Vermont, but it's also playing a major role in races for governor, attorney general and state supreme courts nationwide.

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