/tags/us-senate US Senate en-US Copyright Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:38:48 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-09/garvey-schiff-clash-on-abortion-guns-and-trump-in-debate-for-u-s-senate-seat-in-california In their only TV face-off before Election Day, U.S. Senate contenders Steve Garvey and Adam Schiff also tussle over immigration and other issues. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:38:48 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-09/garvey-schiff-clash-on-abortion-guns-and-trump-in-debate-for-u-s-senate-seat-in-california Yue Stella Yu /npr-news/2024-07-17/california-rep-adam-schiff-calls-for-biden-to-step-aside California Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff released a statement saying it was time for Biden to pass the torch. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:20:22 GMT /npr-news/2024-07-17/california-rep-adam-schiff-calls-for-biden-to-step-aside Deirdre Walsh, Tamara Keith /politics-government/2024-04-26/gop-senate-candidate-steve-garvey-calls-pro-palestinian-student-protesters-terrorists The Republican contender for U.S. Senate criticizes USC student encampments as acts of terrorism. Nearly 100 demonstrators were arrested on trespassing charges. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:33:06 GMT /politics-government/2024-04-26/gop-senate-candidate-steve-garvey-calls-pro-palestinian-student-protesters-terrorists Yue Stella Yu /politics-government/2024-03-11/progressives-are-not-happy-with-adam-schiff-will-it-matter-in-californias-u-s-senate-race Progressive Democratic groups that backed Katie Porter or Barbara Lee are blasting Rep. Schiff’s “selfish” tactics in boosting Republican Steve Garvey into the November election. Some also want Schiff to take a stronger stand for a ceasefire in Gaza. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:46:46 GMT /politics-government/2024-03-11/progressives-are-not-happy-with-adam-schiff-will-it-matter-in-californias-u-s-senate-race Yue Stella Yu /politics-government/2024-03-06/adam-schiff-steve-garvey-advance-out-of-californias-u-s-senate-primary Democratic Rep. Schiff and Republican Garvey are declared the winners of the top two slots and advance to the November general election. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:20:31 GMT /politics-government/2024-03-06/adam-schiff-steve-garvey-advance-out-of-californias-u-s-senate-primary Yue Stella Yu /politics-government/2024-01-21/5-major-candidates-want-to-be-californias-new-u-s-senator-heres-where-they-stand-on-the-economy-crime-and-the-border The five major contenders have different track records and proposals on some of the biggest issues facing California. They’re trying to position themselves to appeal to sizable voting blocs before the March 5 primary. Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:11:16 GMT /politics-government/2024-01-21/5-major-candidates-want-to-be-californias-new-u-s-senator-heres-where-they-stand-on-the-economy-crime-and-the-border Yue Stella Yu /politics-government/2023-11-21/california-democrats-are-divided-on-senate-race-gaza-war Rep. Barbara Lee edged Adam Schiff for the most delegates for the U.S. Senate race at the state Democratic Party convention over the weekend. The event was divided and disrupted by protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:02:11 GMT /politics-government/2023-11-21/california-democrats-are-divided-on-senate-race-gaza-war Yue Stella Yu /politics-government/2023-11-04/where-are-californias-top-u-s-senate-candidates-raising-their-cash It’s the highest-profile race next year in California. This is where the leading candidates — Democrats Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam Schiff — are raising the most money. Sat, 04 Nov 2023 14:59:01 GMT /politics-government/2023-11-04/where-are-californias-top-u-s-senate-candidates-raising-their-cash Yue Stella Yu, Jeremia Kimelman /politics-government/2023-10-19/laphonza-butler-skips-the-u-s-senate-race-in-california California’s new U.S. senator says she won’t seek a full term in 2024. She says she can better serve the state by focusing on key issues, not a campaign. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:37:41 GMT /politics-government/2023-10-19/laphonza-butler-skips-the-u-s-senate-race-in-california Yue Stella Yu /politics-government/2023-10-05/oregon-judge-questioned-by-republican-senators-over-equity-diversity Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee grilled an Oregon judge Wednesday, though their questions dealt little with the nominee’s legal career and instead focused on culture war issues. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:35:03 GMT /politics-government/2023-10-05/oregon-judge-questioned-by-republican-senators-over-equity-diversity Conrad Wilson