With McCarthy out as Speaker, Pelosi no longer in party leadership, and Feinstein's death, California's clout in Congress has taken a major hit. The Golden State is now at a political crossroads.
From left to right, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi.AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite; AP Photo/Alex Brandon
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