Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California was hospitalized for a short time Tuesday after a fall, according to a spokesperson, the latest in a string of health issues for the US Senate’s oldest member. “Senator Feinstein briefly went to the hospital yesterday afternoon as a precaution after a minor fall in her home,” the spokesperson said in a statement. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer issued a statement after Feinstein’s fall, saying they spoke on the phone Wednesday morning. “She said she suffered no injuries and briefly went to the hospital as a precaution,” said Schumer, a Democrat from New York. “I respect the heck out of Sen. Feinstein, and I think she’s an extraordinary American who served the country with grace and effectiveness.

Source: CNN August 09, 2023 16:32 UTC