Laphonza Butler sidesteps question about entering 2024 California Senate race If she runs, Butler would enter a contest that's already filled with big names and big bucks. Fortune · Oct 10, 2023
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 · Oct 10, 2023
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 · Oct 10, 2023
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 · Oct 8, 2023
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. Roll Call · Oct 6, 2023
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 · Oct 5, 2023
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 · Oct 4, 2023
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 The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2023
Can a Marylander be the Senator from California? Why Article I's residence requirement applies to appointees. Reason · Oct 3, 2023
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 · Oct 3, 2023
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 · Oct 3, 2023
Laphonza Butler Better Hope Other Senators Are Textualists The residency requirement for Senators applies to those who are "elected," and not "appointed." Reason · Oct 3, 2023
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 · Oct 2, 2023
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 · Oct 2, 2023
Reason · Oct 2, 2023 Is Sen.-to-be Butler Eligible to Represent California? The residence question is closer than it might appear.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023 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 · Oct 2, 2023 Congressional Clown Show Plus: Dianne Feinstein's replacement doesn't even live in California, New York's biblical floods, and more...
WEKU · Oct 2, 2023 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 · Oct 2, 2023 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
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 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 · Oct 2, 2023 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 · Oct 2, 2023 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 · Jun 23, 2023 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 · Jun 22, 2023 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 · Mar 15, 2023 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.