Adam Schiff, lead prosecutor of Trump’s first impeachment, declares Senate run

California congressman makes play for Dianne Feinstein's seat, which is being eyed by at least three other candidates

Adam Schiff, the California congressman who became a household name as the lead prosecutor in Donald Trump's first impeachment, said he will seek the California Senate seat currently held by Dianne Feinstein.

I wish I could say the threat of Maga extremists is over," said Schiff, 62, in a video announcing his campaign. We're in the fight of our lives - a fight I'm ready to lead as California's next US senator".