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Adam Schiff

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Adam Bennett Schiff is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 28th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Schiff has played a significant role in various legislative efforts and is known for his work on national security and intelligence issues. He served as the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, where he was involved in high-profile investigations and oversight of intelligence agencies.

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Jun 27, 2026

I’m proud to join Senators Kelly and Luján in introducing legislation that will mitigate transportation barriers and facilitate the removal of hazardous fuels materials from the forest floor.

lujan.senate.gov
Jun 21, 2026

Providing federal funding for election administration would give state and local election offices additional resources to administer elections and respond to election security threats.

padilla.senate.gov
Jun 20, 2026

In California and across the country, local election administrators have borne the brunt of MAGA politicians undermining trust in our elections, while lacking the resources to guard against these threats.

padilla.senate.gov
Jun 19, 2026

Iran is now going to be able to export their oil and gas, rake in billions more. It's going to get access to its frozen assets.

foxnews.com
Jun 17, 2026

In order to save this industry in America, we need to be competitive with tax credits.

reason.com
Jun 12, 2026

As the Trump Administration blatantly attacks environmental protections and renewable energy projects to enrich the fossil fuel industry at the expense of our environment and public health, we must ensure that we are holding Big Oil…

padilla.senate.gov
Jun 11, 2026

This is just palpable falsehoods—lies—about California elections.

thebulwark.com
Jun 11, 2026

As long as Pulte is designated to run that agency, an extension is a non-starter for me.

realclearpolitics.com
Jun 10, 2026

As California’s first senator to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee in over 30 years, I’m fighting to address the needs of specialty crop farmers.

padilla.senate.gov
Jun 4, 2026

Donald Trump and his enablers are not hiding their intention to interfere in the upcoming midterm elections — indeed they are already working to suppress the vote — and our Task Force is preparing for all the contingencies.

padilla.senate.gov
Jun 4, 2026

It is essential that we institute commonsense guardrails on the use of AI chatbots by children and teenagers that empower parents' ability to protect their kids. In California and across the country, we have seen firsthand the tragic…

schatz.senate.gov
Jun 4, 2026

I am thankful that my Republican colleagues have joined in bringing our War Powers Resolution to the Floor and exercising our constitutional responsibility to declare war - or choose to end this conflict.

duckworth.senate.gov
Jun 1, 2026

We will not allow a single payout from this so-called weaponization fund to be paid.

cbsnews.com
Jun 1, 2026

As Republicans return to Washington to provide further funding for this and other mistaken priorities, we're going to hold them accountable.

cbsnews.com
May 27, 2026

California is home to one of the country’s largest populations of veterans, and I am proud to announce millions in funding to help update and improve this vital Veterans Home facility in Yountville.

padilla.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

As Trump's Iran war reaches the 80-day mark with no end in sight, it’s long past time for Congress to act.

duckworth.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

The Senate today cast a critical vote to have a long-delayed debate on President Trump's war on Iran.

duckworth.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

Betting on war and death creates an environment in which insiders can profit off of classified information.

levin.house.gov
May 26, 2026

She weaponized the IC to pursue baseless election fraud claims ... We must ensure that her tenure — marked by a devotion to the person of the president and not to the security of the country — represents a terrible exception at DNI and not…

huffpost.com
May 26, 2026

While the circumstances around her departure are deserving of our sympathy, let’s be clear: Tulsi Gabbard’s only positive contribution to our national security is her resignation.

huffpost.com
May 26, 2026

My thoughts go out to Tulsi Gabbard and her family, as her husband battles this serious health problem.

huffpost.com
May 26, 2026

I want to urge folks that are still within the area where there is an evacuation order ... Nothing is worth risking, endangering your lives by trying to go back to your home while there is an evacuation order still in effect.

cbsnews.com
Apr 3, 2026

Pam Bondi oversaw an unprecedented weaponization of the Justice Department that brought our nation’s rule of law to its knees.

apnews.com
Feb 17, 2026

I will not support more funding for ICE until there are new guardrails to rein in its lawless conduct.

latimes.com
Feb 17, 2026

The very best protection we’ll have is the most massive voter turnout we’ve ever had.

latimes.com

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