Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, and welcome to today. Its friday morning, 7 00 a. M. On the west coast. Weve got chanel with us, and hoda will be with us. We have sad news. The passing of senator Dianne Feinstein. She was a trail blazer, a towering figure in american politics. In 1992, she became the first woman to represent california in the senate. 31 years later, she was one of its oldest members and the longest serving female ever. Nbcs Andrea Mitchell covered her for many years and knows her well. Good morning to you. Reporter good morning, savannah. This is sad news here in washington which will be felt from capitol hill to the white house. Her office saying that Dianne Feinstein passed away last night at her home here in washington, adding she left a legacy that is undeniable and extraordinary. Dianne feinstein, a leading woman senator for generation whose political career in california was launched by tragedy. November, 1978, San Francisco mayor and boar
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President trump on friday claimed that he turned down being named time magazines person of the year, after the magazine only told him he probably would be selected. Luckily, he has a 100 chance of being named person of the year by insane chubby golfer magazine. [ cheers and applause ] President Trump today hosted an event honoring native american code talkers, and during his speech alluded to senator elizabeth warren. Take a look. You were here long before any of us were here, although we have a representative in congress who they say was here a long time ago. They call her pocahontas, but you know what . I like you, because you are special. Seth this brings us to a new segment entitled, eight seconds of seth pinching the bridge of his nose. [ cheers and applause ] this has been eight seconds of the seth pinching the bridge of his nose. Seth one of president s one of President Trumps oldest friends recently told vanity fair that first lady, melania, 100 has the most control over Presid