The Democrats' fragile majority in the U.S. Senate puts extra pressure on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to quickly pick a replacement for Sen. Dianne Feinstein following her death, a fraught decision for a two-term governor with national ambitions of his own. The Democratic governor had promised to appoint a Black woman in 2021 as concerns grew about Feinstein's declining health. He also has said he would avoid the field of candidates already campaigning for the post, which will be on the ballot next year and includes Rep. Barbara Lee, one of the state's most prominent Black women currently serving in elected office. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/california/california-gov-newsom-will-pick-feinsteins-replacement-he-pledged-in-past-to-select-a-black-woman/509-2da25284-633d-4562-914c-2bdee00e3dc9