Adam Schiff

California Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, along with seven other U.S. senators, are calling for online platforms to halt offering betting markets tied to wildfires. They argue that this practice profits from disaster and could create harmful incentives, following an instance where $1.2M in bets were placed during 2025 SoCal fires.

Senior Democrats and senators, including Chuck Schumer, gathered in a Washington DC conference room to wargame democracy. During these exercises, legal experts presented scenarios detailing potential election disruption. The group included additional senators such as Alex Padilla, Adam Schiff, Mark Warner, Elissa Slotkin, and Raphael Warnock.

California may fine content creators who fail to disclose if they were paid to post political content. Currently, California is considering policies similar to those in Texas that require disclosure from paid campaigns. This raises transparency concerns as political campaigns increasingly utilize smaller influencers alongside celebrities to reach targeted audiences.

California is considering fining content creators who fail to disclose that they were paid to post political content. The concern arises because campaigns frequently hire influencers, sometimes with smaller followings, to target voters in ways that may lack transparency. Examples include instances in 2022 and 2023 where payments for content endorsing or criticizing candidates were not clearly disclosed.

UC Regent Scott Galloway experiences a first-hand lesson in socialism as California Reps. Adam Schiff and Ro Khanna introduce the AI Ads Act to prevent campaigns from using AI to fraudulently misrepresent candidates.

Senate Democrats introduced the Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act to address concerns about presidential pardon abuse, including measures to treat pardon misuse as bribery, require financial disclosures from pardon recipients, and prohibit self-pardons. The bill targets actions by President Donald Trump, who has issued pardons to allies and donors, including individuals tied to election denial efforts.

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general after two Republican senators changed their stance following his agreement to terminate a controversial fund. Democrats criticized Blanche for prioritizing loyalty to President Trump over the Justice Department's independence, while Republicans secured the committee vote.

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced President Donald Trump’s attorney general nominee Todd Blanche along party lines after two Republican senators reversed their opposition. The reversal followed Blanche’s agreement to terminate a controversial $1.8 billion fund he negotiated as acting attorney general. Democrats criticized Blanche for prioritizing loyalty to Trump over Justice Department independence.

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general after two Republican senators reversed their opposition following his agreement to terminate a controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund'. The committee vote was along party lines, with Democrats criticizing Blanche for prioritizing loyalty to President Trump over the Justice Department's independence.

Senate Democrats are requesting the Trump administration to clarify its policies on access to advanced AI models. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, Adam Schiff, Mark Warner, Christopher Coons, and Mark Kelly sent a letter seeking explanations about the administration's current approach to AI regulations.

Truth Social, owned by President Donald Trump, sells a $100,000/month API providing Wall Street with expedited access to presidential and government statements that can influence financial markets. This has been criticized as corruption by Senators Adam Schiff and Elizabeth Warren and the Department of Justice, which also seeks to challenge the Presidential Records Act. Trump owns a 41% stake in Truth Social’s parent company.

Mandela Barnes suspended his Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign, stating the Democratic nominee is already clear. His exit coincides with an investigation into past workplace conduct allegations. Remaining candidates include Francesca Hong and David Crowley.

Mandela Barnes suspended his Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign, citing insufficient support to secure the Democratic nomination. His exit coincides with an investigation into past workplace conduct allegations and follows endorsements from figures like Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff are urging the SEC to investigate Trump Media's paid post feed, which they described as an 'outrageous abuse' of the presidency that could provide Wall Street with an unfair trading advantage.

Adam Schiff proposes banning AI parodies of political candidates. The article highlights the irony in his stance.

A Senate Democrat introduces two bills to require labels on paid influencer political content and prohibit AI-generated political ads, responding to recent election campaigns in California involving significant ad spending and AI-generated videos.

A divide among Senate Democrats emerged over a crypto bill, with seven centrist Democrats criticizing its weak provisions against Donald Trump's crypto self-enrichment. The bill, known as the Clarity Act, faces opposition for lax consumer protections and loopholes, while critics argue enforcement measures tied to Trump's ventures are ineffective.

A new bipartisan bill targets Chinese AI companies accused of copying American technology. Senator Adam Schiff is mentioned in the context of the bill.

The court has 25 cases scheduled for the 2026-27 term, fewer than previous years but more than 2024. Senator Adam Schiff reintroduced bills to strengthen judicial ethics rules, including conflict-of-interest restrictions and public records access for the federal judiciary. President Trump signed orders to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

A bipartisan group of US senators introduced the Stop Transnational Repression Act of 2026 to criminalize foreign efforts to intimidate political opponents and activists in the US. The legislation targets growing concerns about transnational repression, including alleged cases involving India and Sikh activists, and expands federal agencies' authority to investigate and prosecute such activities.

U.S. lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to increase penalties for foreign government agents targeting people on U.S. soil, aiming to counter transnational repression by countries like China and Iran. The bill follows China's ethnic unity law, which went into effect on July 1, authorizing actions against critics abroad.

Sen. Adam Schiff plans to introduce another war powers resolution to force Republicans to vote again to end the military conflict with Iran after hostilities intensified. He criticizes the war as a 'war of choice' initiated by the president.

Sen. Adam Schiff is initiating a congressional inquiry to investigate the Justice Department's decision to close a criminal probe into bacteria-tainted infant formula. The inquiry aims to determine the reasons behind the probe's termination.

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Pasadena) has joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing the Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act, which aims to reduce wildfire risk by establishing a USDA grant program to offset transportation costs of woody biomass from forest-thinning projects. Supporters highlight that high transportation costs often lead operators to leave the material in forests.

Senators John Curtis and Adam Schiff have called for the CFTC to investigate Polymarket due to allegations of deceptive marketing. They expressed concerns regarding the CFTC's ability to enforce regulations following a recent report on Polymarket's advertising practices.

California faces potential repeal of its jungle primary system, with a ballot measure aiming to revert to party-based primaries. Political analysts cite voter frustration over candidates exploiting the system, exemplified by the 2024 U.S. Senate race and the recent gubernatorial primary concerns.

Lindy Li, a former Democratic fundraiser, claims in her upcoming book that some Democrats were aware of President Joe Biden's cognitive decline but publicly supported him. She cites Adam Schiff as someone who privately wanted Biden to step aside but maintained public support. Internal party research reportedly showed no viable alternative candidates to challenge Biden.

Lindy Li, a former Democratic fundraiser, claims in her upcoming book that Democrats ignored signs of President Joe Biden's cognitive decline and concealed concerns. She alleges that figures like Adam Schiff privately supported Biden stepping aside but publicly defended him. Internal party research suggested Biden's unassailable position in the 2024 primary despite reservations.

Three Democratic senators are urging the Federal Communications Commission to halt a merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing national security risks linked to foreign investors. The senators wrote a joint letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr expressing concerns over the deal.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta supports Gov. Gavin Newsom's claim that the Trump administration is weaponizing the Justice Department, despite reports the probe into Newsom and his wife originated in California. Bonta accuses Trump of using the DOJ for political persecution, while Sen. Adam Schiff declined to comment on the probe's origins.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta supports Governor Gavin Newsom's claim that the Trump administration is weaponizing the Justice Department, despite reports the federal probe into Newsom and his wife originated in California. Bonta and Newsom assert the investigation is politically motivated, while Sen. Adam Schiff declined to comment on the probe's origin.

Senator Ashley Moody was awarded for constituent service by the Congressional Management Foundation. The award, part of the Democracy Awards, recognized her office's assistance to nearly 9,000 Floridians, including veterans, with other recipients including Adam Schiff and others.

Democrats have received $2.6 million in campaign contributions from senior employees at Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD, firms designated by the Pentagon as 'Chinese military companies.' Recipients include political figures like Adam Schiff, Nancy Pelosi, and Joe Biden, as well as the Democratic National Committee.

Democrats, including high-profile political figures, received approximately $2.6 million in campaign contributions from employees at Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD, firms recently labeled 'Chinese military companies' by the Pentagon. Contributions from these employees, including executives and lobbyists, primarily benefited Democratic committees and individuals between 2020 and 2024.

Lawmakers are demanding transparency from the Interior Department over the Trump administration's use of $90 million in national park fees to fund Washington, D.C., renovations and events. The National Park Service redirected funds from entry fees and passes to projects like fountain repairs and fireworks, diverting money from parks needing maintenance. The practice is legal under a policy allowing 20% of fee revenue for broader use, but critics argue it exceeds past allocations.

U.S. House and Senate Democrats demand transparency from the Interior Department after reports the Trump administration redirected $90 million in national park fees to fund Washington, D.C., renovations and 250th birthday celebrations. The lawmakers argue this diverts resources from parks needing maintenance, citing the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act's requirement that 80% of fee revenue return to the parks where collected.

U.S. House and Senate Democrats are demanding transparency from the Interior Department over the Trump administration's use of $90 million in national park fees to fund D.C. renovations and events. The National Park Service is allowed to use 20% of collected fees for general purposes, but critics argue the current allocation for D.C. projects exceeds historical norms and diverts resources from parks needing maintenance.

Lawmakers are demanding transparency from the Interior Department after reports revealed the Trump administration redirected $90 million in national park fees to fund Washington, D.C. renovations and celebratory projects. The funds were reportedly used for fountain repairs, statue upgrades, and fireworks for America’s 250th birthday, diverting resources from parks needing maintenance.

Elon Musk became the first trillionaire as SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq. Senator Adam Schiff criticized the event, stating something is 'terribly wrong' with an economy that creates such wealth while people lack health care.

US Democratic senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Adam Schiff criticize the Iran deal for lacking transparency and delivering minimal benefits. They argue the agreement offers few tangible gains beyond reopening the Strait of Hormuz and securing future nuclear negotiations, with Schiff condemning a proposed $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund.