Dianne Feinstein, senator from California, dies at age 90

– U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, a trailblazing centrist Democrat, has passed away at age 90.

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Her death was confirmed by her office, and President Joe Biden praised her as a pioneering American.

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Feinstein was known for her advocacy on liberal priorities like environmental protection, reproductive rights, and gun control.

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She had a long and distinguished political career, beginning with her election to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1969.

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Feinstein served as San Francisco's first female mayor and was one of California's first two female senators.

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Her bipartisan approach helped her achieve legislative victories, including an assault weapons ban.

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In later years, her health declined, leading her to announce she would not seek a sixth Senate term.

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Feinstein was a prominent figure on the Senate Intelligence Committee and played a key role in investigations into CIA interrogation techniques.

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