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Congressman Adam Schiff represents California's 28th Congressional District.

Prior to serving in the House of Representatives, Schiff completed a four-year term as State Senator for California's 21st State Senate District, chairing the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Senate Select Committee on Juvenile Justice and the Joint Committee on the Arts. During his time in Sacramento, he led legislative efforts to guarantee up-to-date textbooks in the classroom, overhaul child support, and pass a patient's bill of rights. Before serving in the Legislature, Schiff served with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles for six years, most notably prosecuting the first FBI agent ever to be indicted for espionage.

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REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER Sets January 26 Episode Lineup


Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature 'New Rules.' The series airs on HBO and is available to stream on Max. 

Photos: The Hollywood Museum Presents An Acting Animals Tribute Exhibit


On the evening of April 6th, in advance of “NATIONAL PET DAY,” (April 11th), Founder/President of the Hollywood Museum, Donelle Dadigan, hosted a tribute exhibit to Acting Animals. See photos from the event.

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER, ELVIS, THE WHALE, and More Among MUAHS 2023 Awards Winners


The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) announced winners of its 10th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Awards, presented by Dyson and HASK Beauty, in 23 categories of film, television, commercials, and live theater. The gala was held on Saturday night, February 11, 2023, before a live audience at The Beverly Hilton. It was also live-streamed to an audience of millions worldwide.

Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Julia Roberts & More Attend Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala


The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which held its second annual gala tonight, raised $10 million to support the museum’s access, education, and programming initiatives. Check out photos of Rebel Wilson, Glenn Close, Tilda Swinton, Colman Domingo, Joe Jonas, Selena Gomez, Julia Roberts, Diana Ross, and more at the event!

Joe Biden's First Year in Office to Be Covered By HBO's YEAR ONE: A POLITICAL ODYSSEY Documentary


HBO documentary YEAR ONE: A POLITICAL ODYSSEY, directed by Emmy®-winning filmmaker John Maggio (HBO’s “A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks) and executive produced by Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist David Sanger (HBO’s “A Perfect Weapon” and the book by the same title).

Peabody Awards Announces 2022 Presenters


Peabody today announced that Melissa McCarthy, Morgan Freeman, John Legend, Kevin Bacon, H.E.R., Ethan Hawke, Jon Stewart, Hasan Minhaj, Riz Ahmed, LeVar Burton, Jenny Slate, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Scott, and more will present the winners of the 82nd Annual Peabody Awards.

TALKING FEDS Launches WOMEN AT THE TABLE Series


Celebrated political podcast Talking Feds is launching a new series, “Women at the Table.”

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER Continues Oct. 9


REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues its 18th season FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), with a replay at 11:30 p.m.

Rep. Adam Schiff Applauds Inclusion of Unemployment Relief For Workers With Mixed Income Types in Updated Heroes Act


Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) released a statement after House Democrats unveiled an updated version of the Heroes Act, which for the first time provides assistance to 'mixed earners' who were previously left out of relief legislation.

VIDEO: John Lithgow's Latest TRUMPTY DUMPTY Book Arrives!


This afternoon John's anticipated sequel Trumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown, out later this month, arrived at his front door. 

Adam Schiff and Judy Chu Introduce 'Mixed Earner Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act'


Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and Rep. Judy Chu (D-Pasadena) introduced the Mixed Earner Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act to ensure that workers who earn a mix of traditional (W-2) and independent (e.g. 1099) employment income are able to fully access the unemployment assistance provided in the CARES Act.

Congressman Adam Schiff Continues Push For Arts Relief Funding


Deadline spoke with Congressman Adam Schiff regarding his ongoing mission to secure relief funding for entertainment and arts professionals.

Congressman Adam Schiff Calls For Government Aid for Entertainment Professionals


As the Covid-19 outbreak takes its toll on entertainment industries, among others, Congressman Adam Schiff is urging government officials to support legislation to support Broadway and other entertainment fields as they weather the fallout from this crisis.

Key Members of Congress Sign Letter Committing to Support Art and Entertainment Workers


From Brandon Lorenz, National Director of Communications and Public Policy: 'Countless actors, stage managers and everyone who work in arts and entertainment are out of work and wondering how they will make their next rent payment.

VIDEO: Representative Adam Schiff Talks Ending our National Nightmare on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE


Rep. Adam Schiff talks about the impeachment trial, how his daily life has changed in the last year, the positive and negative response he gets when out in public, Donald Trump's assault on the rule of law, Devin Nunes devoting his time to defending Trump, Mitt Romney voting his conscience, meeting Donald Trump and getting out to vote in November.

RATINGS: MEET THE PRESS WITH CHUCK TODD Wins January Across The Board


Meet the Press with Chuck Todd (MTP) was the #1 most-watched Sunday show across the board for the month of January and this past Sunday, January 26, according to Nielsen Media Research.

RATINGS: TONIGHT & LATE NIGHT Deliver Best Averages for Non-NFL Week Since May


“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” have delivered their top weekly adult 18-49 averages, excluding weeks of high-rated primetime NFL coverage, since May, and, excluding those NFL weeks, “A Little Late with Lily Singh” has generated its top rated week to date.

VIDEO: Rep. Adam Schiff Discusses Trump's Quid Pro Quo on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS


Representative Adam Schiff talks about his rise in recognizability, Trump's quid pro quo and the behavior of his Republican colleagues.

VIDEO: Watch Rep. Adam Schiff Interviewed on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT


In this exclusive conversation with Stephen Colbert, Congressman Adam Schiff lays out the reasons for impeachment and says that Trump risked America's national security while looking for dirt on his political opponent.

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