what politician died

Senator Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving female US senator in history, has died at the age of 90. She was a Democrat and represented California in the Senate for over three decades. Her death leaves vacant her powerful Senate seat, requiring California Governor Gavin Newsom to appoint a temporary successor. Feinsteins decades-long career was studded with major legislative achievements on issues including gun control and the environment. She was also known as a pragmatic lawmaker who reached out to Republicans and sought middle ground. In her final years, she had increasingly visible health and memory issues, and as a result of those, a conflict with fellow Democrats over her refusal to step down.