Feinstein passes on Senate reelection in 2024

Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced she will not run for reelection in 2024, capping a 30-year Senate career and accelerating a succession battle that’s already well underway.
The California Democrat, the longest-serving woman in Senate history, has notched accomplishments like an assault weapons ban and a report on CIA torture. But as she advanced deeper into her eighth decade, Feinstein’s political future sparked constant discussion and sharp questions about her cognitive fitness.