California Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign, to fill the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Niall Stanage explains why Newsom is receiving backlash for wanting to temporarily appoint a Black woman to fill Feinstein's seat. #California #DianneFeinstein #LaphonzaButler Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Adrienne Bankert and Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 7a/6C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all America. More from NewsNation: newsnationnow.com Get our app: trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: trib.al/Vu0Ikij