Adam Schiff wins California Senate race and prepares for new role as freshman senator

Adam Schiff won California's U.S. Senate race on November 5 and will be sworn in next month. He will serve the remainder of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's term and begin a six-year term in January. Schiff, a prominent critic of President-elect Donald Trump, will navigate a new Senate environment while addressing issues like housing costs and homelessness. He aims to build bipartisan relationships despite the challenges posed by his high-profile past. With Republicans holding a Senate majority, Schiff's influence will depend on committee assignments. He has already worked to strengthen ties with Senate Democrats and contributed to their campaign efforts across the country.