New U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff marked the start of his Senate tenure on Monday, Dec. 9, by taking the oath of office with his hand on an ancient Jewish text. The book used in Schiff’s swearing-in ...

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9, to begin his term as a senator. Related: What is the religious book used during new Sen. Adam Schiff’s swearing-in? Schiff defeated Republican and former Los Angeles Dodger Steve Garvey in ...