Dianne Feinstein: Longest-serving US female senator dies | US News
California senator Dianne Feinstein – known for being a vocal advocate of gun control measures – has died aged 90.
NBC News, Sky’s US partner network, confirmed the Democratic Party politician, who tried to find common ground with Republicans over three decades in the Senate, died despite planning to retire at the end of her term.
She was the oldest member of the chamber and had faced calls to resign over concerns about her health.
She was also the longest-serving female senator.
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California senator Dianne Feinstein – known for being a vocal advocate of gun control measures – has died aged 90.NBC News, Sky’s US partner network, confirmed the Democratic Party politician, who tried to find common ground with Republicans over three decades in the Senate, died despite planning to retire at the end of her term.
She was the oldest member of the chamber and had faced calls to resign over concerns about her health.She was also the longest-serving female senator.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News App. You can also follow @SkyNews on X or subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
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