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Watch: Schiff speaks after Senate Democrats reintroduce assault weapons ban • May 1, 2025, 12:32 AM ET (The Hill)
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Schiff asks National Archives to investigate Trump officials’ Signal use • Apr. 22, 2025, 11:07 PM ET (The Hill)

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Also Known As Adam Bennett Schiff
Born June 22, 1960 (age 64) • Framingham • Massachusetts
Title / Office United States Senate (2024-), United States • House of Representatives (2001-2024), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party

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