"California Senate Race: Schiff's Gamble Pays Off as Garvey Advances, Ending 32-Year Streak of Female Senators"
Rep. Adam Schiff has secured the top spot in California's Senate primary by using a shrewd strategy to boost Republican Steve Garvey, effectively closing out other Democrats. Schiff's move has drawn criticism from fellow Democrats, but it aims to avoid a costly intra-party fight and potentially help the GOP in key US House races. Despite Garvey being a longshot, his presence on the ballot could impact the balance of power in the chamber.