Good morning. It is 11 00 a. M. Eastern. 8 00 a. M. Pacific. Im jose diazbalart. We begin with breaking news. Democratic senator Dianne Feinstein, the longest serving woman in the senate, died at the age of 90. Were awaiting president biden, who will be speaking at a ceremony honoring the service of the chairman of the joints Chief Of Staff mark milley. Well bring you that live when it begins. On capitol hill, were closely following any developments as congress barrelsowards a federal Government Shutdown. And we begin in washington where reaction continue to pour in amidhe loss of Senator Feinstein. In a statement, feinsteins office said, she passed ay at her home in washington, d. C. Last night. Quote, there are f women who can be called senator, chairman, mayor, wife, mom and grandmother. Senator feinstein was a force of nature. Heres what we heard just this morning from Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer. We look at that desk and we know what we have lost. But we also give thanks,
On everything thats going on there. That wraps up the hour for me. See you tomorrow night on nbc nightly news. Thank you for the privilege of your time. Andrea mitchell picks up with more news right now. Right now on Andrea Mitchell reports, the death of a trailblazing woman in the senate, in california and in the nation. Former House Speaker nancy pelosi joining me in moments as tributes are pouring in for senator Dianne Feinstein who died overnight in her home In Washington, remembered by friends and allies for bringing people together in a class by herself. Earlier this morning, we lost a giant in the senate. Senator Dianne Feinstein was one of the most amazing people who ever graced the senate, who graced the country. An historic figure, trailblazer for women and a great friend. The first woman mayor of San Francisco coming into office under sad circumstances, but leading us with great dignity, with great effectiveness and great leadership. Much more will be said about it. We will