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Adam Schiff

Adam Schiff

United States Senator

Appears in 3 stories

Born: 1960 (age 65 years), Framingham, MA
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Representative, CA 30th District (2023–2024), Representative, CA 28th District (2013–2023), Representative, CA 29th District (2003–2013), and more
Spouse: Eve Schiff
Children: Lexi Schiff and Elijah Schiff
Office: United States Senator
Parents: Ed Schiff and Sherry Schiff

Notable Quotes

"The Constitution gives Congress alone the power to declare war. That power was placed in our hands by our Founders — not by accident, but by design — because they feared an executive growing too fond of war-making." — Senate floor, March 2026

Schiff has called the accusations a 'baseless attempt at political retribution' for his role in Trump’s impeachment. ([latimes.com](https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-07-15/trump-accuses-schiff-of-mortgage-fraud-which-schiff-calls-false-political-retaliation?utm_source=openai))

Bharara characterized Pulte as a presidential appointee who 'misuses the power of his office to manufacture allegations of criminal conduct against the president’s perceived political adversaries.' ([latimes.com](https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-09-09/schiff-attorney-told-doj-to-investigate-pulte-for-probing-mortgages-of-trumps-opponents?utm_source=openai))

Stories

Congress confronts its war powers as US-Iran conflict escalates without authorization

Rule Changes

Advocating for congressional authority over military operations

The House voted 215-208 on June 3 to order President Trump to end military operations in Iran, the first time either chamber passed such a measure on a final vote since the conflict began February 28. Four Republicans broke with their leadership: Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and Thomas Massie of Kentucky. The Senate advanced a parallel resolution 50-47 in May but has not scheduled a final vote.

Updated Jun 4

California declares emergency as GKN Aerospace chemical tank threatens Garden Grove

Built World

Co-signed letter pressing Trump to approve emergency declaration

The risk of a catastrophic explosion is gone, and 50,000 displaced residents were cleared to go home. OCFA Interim Chief TJ McGovern announced Monday that the BLEVE (vapor explosion) risk 'is now off the table' — the tank cooled from 100°F to 93°F and its crack released built-up pressure.

Updated May 25

Bill Pulte’s FHFA mortgage-fraud crusade faces watchdog scrutiny

Rule Changes

Under DOJ mortgage‑fraud investigation following Pulte referral; not indicted

In early 2025, Trump appointed housing heir Bill Pulte as director of the FHFA, which oversees Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and $8.5 trillion in mortgage credit. Within months, Pulte used mortgage data to publicly accuse NY AG Letitia James, Senator Adam Schiff, Fed Governor Lisa Cook, and Congressman Eric Swalwell of fraud, referring them to Justice amid concerns of political retribution.

Updated May 9