Trump Intensifies Attacks on Schiff With Probe

Sen. Adam Schiff is emerging as the central target in President Donald Trump’s escalating campaign against political adversaries, with a federal probe into his personal finances and allegations of leaks amplifying a long-running feud, The Hill reported. The California Democrat, who investigated Russia’s election interference and led Trump’s first impeachment trial, is now facing scrutiny over whether he improperly secured favorable mortgage terms for his Maryland home. Schiff denies wrongdoing and has launched a legal defense fund, signaling he expects a protracted fight. The Justice Department appointed Ed Martin, a Trump ally and head of the newly formed Weaponization Working...