Fact check: What are the current congressional investigations involving Adam Schiff?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, Adam Schiff is currently facing multiple congressional and federal investigations:

• House Ethics Investigation: The Republican-led House censured Rep. Schiff over his comments about investigations into Donald Trump's ties to Russia, which automatically triggered an ethics investigation into Schiff's conduct ^[1]
• Justice Department Investigation for Classified Information Leaks: The Trump administration is using the FBI and Justice Department to investigate Schiff over allegations of directing illegal leaks of classified information about Trump and Russia, based on declassified FBI interview notes from a former House Intelligence Committee staffer ^[2]
• Mortgage Fraud Investigation: Schiff is under investigation by federal authorities for mortgage fraud allegations, which Schiff's attorney has called "transparently false, stale, and long debunked" ^{[2] [3]}

Notably, Schiff is also conducting investigations himself as a Senator, including launching a probe into a federal request to raise river levels to accommodate Vice President JD Vance's kayak trip ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The analyses reveal important context missing from the original question:

• Previous Investigation Outcomes: The allegations regarding classified information leaks were already investigated during the first Trump administration and found to be unsubstantiated ^[2]
• Political Motivation: The investigations appear to be part of President Trump's "long-standing feud with Adam Schiff," suggesting potential political retaliation rather than legitimate oversight ^[2]
• Constitutional Concerns: Rep. Young Kim noted that while she supported censuring Schiff, she voted against the resolution because it included a $16 million fine, which she believed "set a dangerous precedent and raised constitutional questions" ^[5]
• Schiff's Current Role: The analyses show Schiff has transitioned from House Representative to U.S. Senator, advancing to a special election for the U.S. Senate in California ^[6]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself appears neutral and factual, simply asking for information about current investigations. However, the timing and nature of these investigations raise questions about their legitimacy:

• Trump administration officials would benefit from pursuing these investigations as they serve to discredit a longtime critic and political opponent ^[2]
• Republican leadership benefits from the censure and ethics investigation as it provides political ammunition against a prominent Democratic figure ^[1]

The analyses suggest that some of these investigations may be politically motivated rather than based on substantive evidence, particularly given that previous similar allegations were already investigated and found unsubstantiated ^[2].