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Adam Schiff

Adam Schiff

U.S. Senator (D‑Calif.)

Appears in 5 stories

Office: United States senator
Born: June 22, 1960, Framingham
Party: Democratic Party
Education: Stanford University, Harvard Law School, Monte Vista High School
Previous offices: chairperson of US House Intelligence committee, United States senator

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Stories

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

Rule Changes

As of October 2026: 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 Oct 1

Federal grant funds sound insulation for 1,360 homes near LAX

Built World

As of September 2026: In office since 2024

About 1,360 homes under the flight paths around Los Angeles International Airport are in line for new sound insulation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) obligated $22.8 million on September 15, with the city's airport authority handling the work.

Updated Sep 29

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

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Advocating for congressional authority over military operations

The House passed a war powers resolution 215-208 on June 3. The Senate followed 50-48 in late June, the first time both chambers approved such a measure in this conflict. President Trump ignored it, the ceasefire collapsed in July, and the Senate rejected the latest resolution 49-50 on Sept. 24 as the war passed 200 days.

Updated Sep 25

Iran-linked hackers probe US drinking-water systems in multi-state wave

Force in Play

As of August 2026: Introduced legislation to give EPA cybersecurity authority over water utilities

Nine days after Michigan disclosed intrusions at nine of its water systems, the tally of affected states has held near a dozen. The FBI is still working out which incidents trace back to Iran-linked hackers, and no state has confirmed contaminated water reached customers.

Updated Aug 11

California declares emergency as GKN Aerospace chemical tank threatens Garden Grove

Built World

As of May 2026: 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