As late senator's casket lies in state at San Francisco City Hall, American president says by video that 'she was always tough, prepared, rigorous, compassionate'

Former union leader and Democratic operative becomes third Black senator in US history after death of the longtime California legislator

Republican and Democratic colleagues share warm memories of the long-serving Jewish senator who died Friday

California democrat, the longest-serving Jewish member of Senate, got start in San Francisco after murder of Harvey Milk, died Friday as oldest member of legislative body

San Francisco-born Democrat was known for breaking gender barriers during her decades-long political career and championing liberal causes, while also striving for bipartisanship

89-year-old Jewish Democrat says she intends to 'accomplish as much for California' as she can through end of her term next year; candidates have already been jockeying for seat

In announcing campaign, Jewish lawmaker who led impeached of former president Trump warns 'democracy is under assault from MAGA extremists'

88-year-old US lawmaker was said to fail to recognize longtime colleagues and to repeat conversations

Supreme Court nominee spoke of a case of Black Israelites that moved her; right-winger mistakenly thought she was speaking of a group sometimes accused of hate

Senator recalls her husband's dedication to the people of the Himalayas; House Speaker Pelosi says he was a 'devoted philanthropist and a proud San Franciscan'