{"id":2049338,"date":"2023-09-29T09:56:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T13:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-dianne-feinstein-dies-at-90\/"},"modified":"2023-09-29T09:58:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T13:58:40","slug":"sen-dianne-feinstein-dies-at-90","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-dianne-feinstein-dies-at-90\/","title":{"rendered":"Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 90, passes away."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsen-dianne-feinstein-dies-at-90%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2049338&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) Passes Away at 90<\/h2>\n<p>Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a prominent figure in California politics, has\u200b sadly passed away at the age \u2062of 90, as reported by\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/congress\/dianne-feinstein-rcna18010\">NBC News<\/a>. Feinstein had been serving as a \u2063senator since 1992 and was the oldest member of the Senate.<\/p>\n<p>Despite battling health issues and facing calls for\u2064 her resignation, Feinstein remained \u200bdedicated \u2063to \u200cher role until the\u200c end.\u2063 Just recently, she \u200bwas present at the Capitol, casting a vote before missing \u2062two subsequent votes, according to \u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/california-senator-dianne-feinstein-dead-90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox \u200cNews<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this \u200cyear, Feinstein dealt with the shingles virus, causing her\u2062 to\u2064 be absent from Capitol Hill for 10\u200b weeks. She was also briefly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/feinstein-briefly-hospitalized-after-fall-senators-office-says\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hospitalized<\/a> \u2064 after a fall. In her final months\u2063 as a senator, \u2063Feinstein relied on a \u200bwheelchair for mobility and occasionally appeared\u200c confused about her surroundings and \u2063responsibilities, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/2023\/07\/28\/dianne-feinstein-confused-senate-vote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Washington Post<\/a>. She even read \u200ba speech during a vote, seemingly unaware of her recent absence from Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p>Feinstein faced criticism regarding her mental fitness to serve, with some colleagues expressing concerns. However, she remained \u200csteadfast in her commitment \u200cto fight \u2063for Californians, as\u200c she stated in response to the San Francisco\u200d Chronicle&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfchronicle.com\/politics\/article\/dianne-feinstein-senate-17079487.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">article<\/a>. Throughout her political career, Feinstein was known for her strong advocacy for gun control, including proposing\u200d a handgun ban in\u2064 San Francisco as mayor and authoring the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban.<\/p>\n<p>Feinstein&#8217;s stance on other issues was also notable. She voted against \u200ca proposal\u2064 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-state-ags-threatening-legal-action-over-biden-administrations-expansion-of-taxpayer-funded-abortion\/\" title=\"Republican State AGs Threatening Legal Action Over Biden Administration\u2019s Expansion Of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion\">ban partial-birth abortion<\/a> \u200dand supported lifting the Senate filibuster rule to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-pac-files-for-abortion-rights-amendment-vote-in-arizona\/\" title=\"Arizona introduces new PAC files for abortion rights amendment vote.\">protect abortion\u2062 rights<\/a> after <em>Roe v. \u2064Wade<\/em> was overturned. Additionally,\u2062 she opposed \u200dPresident Trump&#8217;s decision to\u2062 recognize Jerusalem as Israel&#8217;s \u200ccapital\u2064 and \u200csponsored the Respect for\u200c Marriage Act, which\u2063 aimed to ensure recognition of\u2063 same-sex\u200b marriages \u2063by the federal \u2063and state governments.<\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden, who served alongside Feinstein in the Senate, praised\u200b her as\u200d one of \u2063the best senators he had worked with. Feinstein had previously announced her retirement\u200d at the end of her term, \u2062receiving recognition for\u2064 her \u2063dedicated service.<\/p>\n<p><em>This \u2063is a \u2062breaking story; refresh the page \u200dfor\u2062 updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Hank Berrien contributed to\u200b this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u2063did\u2063 Sen. Feinstein continue to serve her constituents despite facing health challenges?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Confirms&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; rel=&#8221;noopener&#8221;>hospitalized<\/a> after a fall in her office. These \u2062health challenges did not\u200c deter \u200bher commitment to serving \u200bher constituents, as she continued to work \u200bremotely and participate in Senate hearings.<\/p>\n<p>Feinstein&#8217;s political career\u2063 spanned several decades and was marked \u200bby many notable achievements.\u2063 She was \u200dfirst elected to the Senate in 1992, \u2064making history as the \u2064first woman senator from California. During her tenure, she served as the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee \u2064and played a crucial role \u2063in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-dianne-feinstein-dies-at-90\/\" title=\"Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 90, passes away.\">shaping national security\u200c policies<\/a>, including oversight of intelligence activities and counterterrorism efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Feinstein\u2064 was \u2063also\u200d known for her advocacy on social\u2064 issues, including \u2062gun control, environmental protection, and\u200d LGBTQ+ rights. She co-authored \u200cthe Federal \u200bAssault Weapons Ban \u2062in 1994 \u200dand has\u200b been a vocal advocate for \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-cawthorn-criticizes-dems-push-for-gun-control\/\" title=\"Rep. Cawthorn criticizes Dems push for gun control\">stricter gun control laws<\/a>. She also played a key\u200d role in efforts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-proposes-energy-efficiency-standards-on-water-heaters\/\" title=\"Biden Admin suggests energy efficiency rules for water heaters.\">combat climate\u2064 change<\/a> and protect California&#8217;s natural resources.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her\u2063 career,\u200d Feinstein faced\u200b criticism and controversy, \u2063as is common for any public figure. Her handling of Supreme Court nominations, particularly the\u200b hearings\u2063 for Justice Brett\u200d Kavanaugh, drew criticism from\u2062 both sides\u200b of the political spectrum. However, she\u200b remained steadfast in her \u2062commitment to serving\u200d the people of\u200b California and advancing her \u200dpolicy priorities.<\/p>\n<p>Feinstein&#8217;s \u200dpassing leaves \u200da significant void in California politics\u200b and\u2062 the \u200bSenate. As the oldest member of the Senate, \u200bshe brought\u200b valuable \u200dexperience and wisdom to the legislative process. Her \u2063dedication \u200bto public service\u200b and tireless work ethic served \u200bas an inspiration to many.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200d the wake of Feinstein&#8217;s passing,\u200d tributes and condolences have poured in from colleagues and politicians\u2063 across\u2064 the political spectrum. Senate Majority Leader\u2064 \u200bChuck Schumer described her \u200das &#8220;one of America&#8217;s most distinguished senators&#8221; and praised\u200b her\u200b \u200bfor her \u200c&#8221;deep sense\u2064 of justice and \u200dmoral compass.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Feinstein&#8217;s legacy will \u200dundoubtedly endure in \u200cthe political landscape of California and beyond. \u2064Her\u200b passion \u2064for public service and commitment to addressing pressing issues have left an\u2064 indelible mark on the state\u200d and the nation. While\u2064 she may no longer be \u2063with us, her contributions\u2062 to public policy and her\u200c tireless advocacy\u2062 will continue to shape \u200bthe course of American politics.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. \u2062Dianne Feinstein&#8217;s\u200b passing \u2064is a reminder\u2063 of the importance \u2063of dedicating one&#8217;s life to public service and fighting for \u2064the\u2063 betterment of society. Her relentless pursuit of\u2062 justice and progress serves as an inspiration \u200bto future generations of leaders, who will hopefully carry on her legacy and continue the work she \u200cstarted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), the oldest member of the Senate, passed away at 90. 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