Fact check: What is the latest news on Adam Schiff's investigation as of August 2025?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, Adam Schiff is currently the subject of multiple investigations rather than conducting one himself as of August 2025. The most significant development is that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has appointed a special attorney to probe mortgage fraud allegations against Sen. Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James ^[1]. This investigation is being led by Ed Martin, a conservative activist and former interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. ^[1].

Additionally, the Justice Department has escalated efforts to scrutinize perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump, including investigations into both Letitia James and Adam Schiff ^[2]. The department has been subpoenaing James for records related to a lawsuit against Trump and seeking records related to a lawsuit involving the National Rifle Association ^[2].

Trump is using the FBI and Justice Department to escalate his long-standing feud with Adam Schiff, including declassifying internal FBI interview notes from a former House Intelligence Committee staffer who accused Schiff of directing illegal leaks of classified information ^[3]. There have been recent whistleblower testimony claiming Schiff approved leaking classified information to damage President Donald Trump during the Russiagate probe ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The analyses reveal important context about the long-standing feud between Trump and Adam Schiff, with Trump accusing Schiff of leaking classified documents and Schiff denying the allegations ^[4]. This provides crucial background that these investigations are part of an ongoing political conflict rather than routine law enforcement actions.

Schiff has characterized at least one investigation as "clearly retribution" on Trump's rivals, specifically regarding the John Bolton probe ^[5]. This suggests Schiff views these investigations as politically motivated rather than legitimate law enforcement activities.

The analyses also show that Schiff continues his regular legislative activities, including introducing legislation and making statements on various issues ^[6], and providing opinions on topics such as Trump's summit with Putin and the situation in Gaza ^[7]. This indicates he remains active in his senatorial duties despite being under investigation.

Political figures and organizations that benefit from these investigations include:

• Donald Trump and his administration, who gain from pursuing perceived political adversaries
• Conservative activists like Ed Martin, who has been appointed to lead the investigation
• The broader Trump political apparatus, which benefits from demonstrating action against political opponents

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains a fundamental misunderstanding of the current situation. The question asks about "Adam Schiff's investigation," implying that Schiff is conducting an investigation, when in fact Schiff is the subject of investigations being conducted against him ^{[1] [2] [3]}.

This framing could mislead readers into believing Schiff is in an investigative role rather than being investigated, which represents a significant factual error that completely reverses the actual power dynamics and legal circumstances involved.

The question's phrasing may reflect either genuine confusion about the situation or potential bias in favor of portraying Schiff as being in a position of authority rather than as a target of federal investigations.