Adam Schiff has been in the news recently for his comments on investigations into Donald Trump's ties to Russia, which led to the House voting to censure him. Additionally, Schiff has pushed back on claims of wealthy donors rigging the race in his primary election. Furthermore, there has been speculation about California Governor Gavin Newsom appointing Laphonza Butler to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat left by the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, which would mark the first time in 30 years that Californians would not be represented by a woman in the Senate.
Adam Bennett Schiff, born on June 22, 1960, is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 28th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Schiff is known for his role as the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and his involvement in high-profile investigations, including the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. Schiff has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration and has played a key role in shaping Democratic strategy in Congress.