Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Rep. Schiff’s priorities for the House Intelligence Committee
In January, Burbank Congressman Adam Schiff is expected to be chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenIn January, Burbank Congressman Adam Schiff is expected to be chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. We ask what investigations he will open, and what recourse there will be if Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker shuts down Mueller’s Russia probe.
Congressman Adam Schiff. Credit: Office of Rep. Schiff.
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