California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY's List, to fill the Senate seat of the late Dianne Feinstein. Butler will be the third Black woman to ever serve in the Senate, as well as the first openly LGTBQ person to represent California. She will serve until the winner of the state’s next Senate election in November 2024 is sworn in. » Subscribe to TODAY: on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY » Watch the latest from TODAY: bit.ly/LatestTODAY About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY's Website: on.today.com/ReadTODAY Find TODAY on Facebook: on.today.com/LikeTODAY Follow TODAY on Twitter: on....