Sen. Adam Schiff agreed with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to cut red tape and speed up the government’s response to rebuilding Los Angeles after the fires, saying it would be a key leadership test for Democrats. Sen. Adam Schiff agreed with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to cut red tape and speed up the government’s response to rebuilding Los Angeles after the fires, saying it would be a key leadership test for Democrats.