Senator Chris Van Hollen
@vanhollen.senate.gov
U.S. Senator for Maryland
vanhollen.senate.gov
vanhollen.senate.gov
Trump said he'd bring down prices on day one. But now he's too busy passing tax breaks for billionaires, governing Venezuela, and plotting to invade Greenland.
Working Americans are facing skyrocketing costs and Trump is making it worse — not better.
Working Americans are facing skyrocketing costs and Trump is making it worse — not better.
Grocery prices see biggest spike since 2022 in December
The jump in costs highlights the challenge for the White House in the lead-up to midterm elections.
www.axios.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Trump said he'd bring down prices on day one. But now he's too busy passing tax breaks for billionaires, governing Venezuela, and plotting to invade Greenland.
Working Americans are facing skyrocketing costs and Trump is making it worse — not better.
Working Americans are facing skyrocketing costs and Trump is making it worse — not better.
If you need any more proof of who this Admin serves, look no further.
The EPA will no longer consider harm to HUMAN LIFE when setting air pollution limits.
What will they consider? The bottom lines of the CEOs of the biggest polluters.
A headline from The Onion come to life.
The EPA will no longer consider harm to HUMAN LIFE when setting air pollution limits.
What will they consider? The bottom lines of the CEOs of the biggest polluters.
A headline from The Onion come to life.
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:56 PM
If you need any more proof of who this Admin serves, look no further.
The EPA will no longer consider harm to HUMAN LIFE when setting air pollution limits.
What will they consider? The bottom lines of the CEOs of the biggest polluters.
A headline from The Onion come to life.
The EPA will no longer consider harm to HUMAN LIFE when setting air pollution limits.
What will they consider? The bottom lines of the CEOs of the biggest polluters.
A headline from The Onion come to life.
The military junta in Myanmar has bombed villages, killed thousands of its own people & displaced millions.
Secretary Rubio & the Admin need to condemn these horrors & call out these staged “elections” for what they are: a farce meant to legitimize the junta’s cruelty & power.
Secretary Rubio & the Admin need to condemn these horrors & call out these staged “elections” for what they are: a farce meant to legitimize the junta’s cruelty & power.
Opinion | This election is a charade — and America should say so
With Myanmar’s three-round election underway, the ruling junta craves undeserved legitimacy.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:48 PM
The military junta in Myanmar has bombed villages, killed thousands of its own people & displaced millions.
Secretary Rubio & the Admin need to condemn these horrors & call out these staged “elections” for what they are: a farce meant to legitimize the junta’s cruelty & power.
Secretary Rubio & the Admin need to condemn these horrors & call out these staged “elections” for what they are: a farce meant to legitimize the junta’s cruelty & power.
We do not have kings or dictators in America. These monuments belong to the people.
Our bill would prevent Trump, or any other president, from using our public monuments to glorify & worship themselves.
Our bill would prevent Trump, or any other president, from using our public monuments to glorify & worship themselves.
President Trump is rapidly moving this country toward authoritarianism.
Part of that is creating the myth of the “Great Leader” by naming public buildings after himself—something dictators have done.
Today I introduced a bill with @vanhollen.senate.gov & @alsobrooks.senate.gov to stop it.
Part of that is creating the myth of the “Great Leader” by naming public buildings after himself—something dictators have done.
Today I introduced a bill with @vanhollen.senate.gov & @alsobrooks.senate.gov to stop it.
January 14, 2026 at 1:13 AM
We do not have kings or dictators in America. These monuments belong to the people.
Our bill would prevent Trump, or any other president, from using our public monuments to glorify & worship themselves.
Our bill would prevent Trump, or any other president, from using our public monuments to glorify & worship themselves.
At a time when so many big law firms, corporations and universities are caving to Trump’s bullying, we need to celebrate the individual acts of conscience by those who refuse to be complicit in Trump’s lawlessness.
We salute you for standing up!
We salute you for standing up!
Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM
At a time when so many big law firms, corporations and universities are caving to Trump’s bullying, we need to celebrate the individual acts of conscience by those who refuse to be complicit in Trump’s lawlessness.
We salute you for standing up!
We salute you for standing up!
The Iranian govt's attacks on protestors are unacceptable, & as I've said before, we must support the Iranian people's fight for a better future.
But bombs do not create democracies and they are not the answer.
Is Trump's plan to just bomb every dictatorship in the world?
But bombs do not create democracies and they are not the answer.
Is Trump's plan to just bomb every dictatorship in the world?
Free speech and the right to peacefully protest are universal rights. The Iranian government’s crackdown on these protestors is unacceptable — they must allow Iranians to use their voices without fear of violence.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/w...
Iran Protests Turn Deadly as Violence and Anger Spread
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
The Iranian govt's attacks on protestors are unacceptable, & as I've said before, we must support the Iranian people's fight for a better future.
But bombs do not create democracies and they are not the answer.
Is Trump's plan to just bomb every dictatorship in the world?
But bombs do not create democracies and they are not the answer.
Is Trump's plan to just bomb every dictatorship in the world?
Arlit Maria Martinez’s only request was to visit her son, Kevin, who was dying of cancer. ICE refused and he died later that day.
This Administration has no decency nor sense of humanity.
We are in contact with Arlit's family and ICE must allow her to attend her son’s service.
This Administration has no decency nor sense of humanity.
We are in contact with Arlit's family and ICE must allow her to attend her son’s service.
January 13, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Arlit Maria Martinez’s only request was to visit her son, Kevin, who was dying of cancer. ICE refused and he died later that day.
This Administration has no decency nor sense of humanity.
We are in contact with Arlit's family and ICE must allow her to attend her son’s service.
This Administration has no decency nor sense of humanity.
We are in contact with Arlit's family and ICE must allow her to attend her son’s service.
This investigation is a sham — and yet another example of Trump's dangerous weaponization of our justice system.
He pardons his friends, convicted drug kingpins, & Jan 6th rioters who attacked police, but goes after Chair Powell for refusing to act as a rubber stamp.
He pardons his friends, convicted drug kingpins, & Jan 6th rioters who attacked police, but goes after Chair Powell for refusing to act as a rubber stamp.
With action against Powell and the Fed, Trump's list of targeted opponents grows longer
President Donald Trump’s administration has gone after multiple elected and appointed government officials who have either directly opposed the Republican president or not granted his wishes.
www.pbs.org
January 12, 2026 at 11:21 PM
This investigation is a sham — and yet another example of Trump's dangerous weaponization of our justice system.
He pardons his friends, convicted drug kingpins, & Jan 6th rioters who attacked police, but goes after Chair Powell for refusing to act as a rubber stamp.
He pardons his friends, convicted drug kingpins, & Jan 6th rioters who attacked police, but goes after Chair Powell for refusing to act as a rubber stamp.
Noem is once again trying to obstruct oversight at ICE facilities.
This comes just days after we found out DHS LIED about a shooting in Maryland & we all saw the horrible killing of Renee Good.
We cannot just hope for better. No more money for DHS without accountability.
This comes just days after we found out DHS LIED about a shooting in Maryland & we all saw the horrible killing of Renee Good.
We cannot just hope for better. No more money for DHS without accountability.
Day after Minneapolis shooting, Noem ordered new restriction on congressional oversight
The Trump administration revealed the new policy late Saturday after three lawmakers were blocked from entering an ICE facility in Minnesota.
www.politico.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Noem is once again trying to obstruct oversight at ICE facilities.
This comes just days after we found out DHS LIED about a shooting in Maryland & we all saw the horrible killing of Renee Good.
We cannot just hope for better. No more money for DHS without accountability.
This comes just days after we found out DHS LIED about a shooting in Maryland & we all saw the horrible killing of Renee Good.
We cannot just hope for better. No more money for DHS without accountability.
Let's get this straight: the Trump Admin is talking about giving up to $100,000 a PERSON to Greenlanders, but he's refusing to help millions of Americans afford their health insurance??
This is a waste of taxpayer dollars & a slap in the face to working Americans.
This is a waste of taxpayer dollars & a slap in the face to working Americans.
Exclusive: Trump administration mulls payments to sway Greenlanders to join US
The idea of directly paying residents of Greenland, an overseas territory of Denmark, offers one explanation of how the U.S. might attempt to "buy" the island of 57,000 people.
www.reuters.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Let's get this straight: the Trump Admin is talking about giving up to $100,000 a PERSON to Greenlanders, but he's refusing to help millions of Americans afford their health insurance??
This is a waste of taxpayer dollars & a slap in the face to working Americans.
This is a waste of taxpayer dollars & a slap in the face to working Americans.
Another day, another billionaire oil magnate and Trump mega-donor who stands to profit big-time from the Venezuela operation.
The corruption is bad enough, but when you remember they put American troops in harm's way to do it, it's sickening.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
The corruption is bad enough, but when you remember they put American troops in harm's way to do it, it's sickening.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Exclusive: Trump supporter and oil magnate Harry Sargeant advising US on Venezuela, sources say
Billionaire energy entrepreneur and Republican donor Harry Sargeant III and his team are advising the Trump administration on how the U.S. can engineer a return of some American oil companies to Venez...
www.reuters.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Another day, another billionaire oil magnate and Trump mega-donor who stands to profit big-time from the Venezuela operation.
The corruption is bad enough, but when you remember they put American troops in harm's way to do it, it's sickening.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
The corruption is bad enough, but when you remember they put American troops in harm's way to do it, it's sickening.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
There seems to be some confusion over at the White House about the difference between supporting the Venezuelan people’s fight for democracy & invading Venezuela to grab their oil for Trump’s billionaire buddies.
Here’s a hint: one of them is an act of war.
Hope this helps 👍!
Here’s a hint: one of them is an act of war.
Hope this helps 👍!
January 9, 2026 at 1:04 AM
There seems to be some confusion over at the White House about the difference between supporting the Venezuelan people’s fight for democracy & invading Venezuela to grab their oil for Trump’s billionaire buddies.
Here’s a hint: one of them is an act of war.
Hope this helps 👍!
Here’s a hint: one of them is an act of war.
Hope this helps 👍!
🚨 The House just took action to stop millions of Americans' health premiums from skyrocketing. Now it's only Senate Republicans who stand in the way.
Leader Thune, bring this bill to the floor, NOW.
Leader Thune, bring this bill to the floor, NOW.
House passes bill extending health care subsidies, bucking GOP leaders
Prospects for passage in the Senate are unclear. The enhanced subsidies expired at the end of 2025, driving costs up for millions.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:04 PM
🚨 The House just took action to stop millions of Americans' health premiums from skyrocketing. Now it's only Senate Republicans who stand in the way.
Leader Thune, bring this bill to the floor, NOW.
Leader Thune, bring this bill to the floor, NOW.
First, they lied about what we saw on video when ICE killed Renee Good.
Now, they're politicizing the investigation by freezing out Minnesota authorities, so the full truth may never see the light of day.
They are breaking our country. We must continue demanding accountability.
Now, they're politicizing the investigation by freezing out Minnesota authorities, so the full truth may never see the light of day.
They are breaking our country. We must continue demanding accountability.
January 8, 2026 at 7:37 PM
First, they lied about what we saw on video when ICE killed Renee Good.
Now, they're politicizing the investigation by freezing out Minnesota authorities, so the full truth may never see the light of day.
They are breaking our country. We must continue demanding accountability.
Now, they're politicizing the investigation by freezing out Minnesota authorities, so the full truth may never see the light of day.
They are breaking our country. We must continue demanding accountability.
@hoyer.house.gov has been an outstanding national leader, a leader in the Democratic Party and a key member of Team Maryland.
From his work to secure our national priorities, like passing the ACA, to his efforts to deliver for Maryland and his district, [1/2]
From his work to secure our national priorities, like passing the ACA, to his efforts to deliver for Maryland and his district, [1/2]
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 PM
@hoyer.house.gov has been an outstanding national leader, a leader in the Democratic Party and a key member of Team Maryland.
From his work to secure our national priorities, like passing the ACA, to his efforts to deliver for Maryland and his district, [1/2]
From his work to secure our national priorities, like passing the ACA, to his efforts to deliver for Maryland and his district, [1/2]
The Trump Admin continues to lie about ICE's killing of a 37-year-old mom — claiming she engaged in ‘domestic terrorism.”
They have given ICE a massive budget and allowed them to act with impunity.
I cannot & will NOT support any funding for Trump’s ICE’s operations.
They have given ICE a massive budget and allowed them to act with impunity.
I cannot & will NOT support any funding for Trump’s ICE’s operations.
January 8, 2026 at 3:11 AM
The Trump Admin continues to lie about ICE's killing of a 37-year-old mom — claiming she engaged in ‘domestic terrorism.”
They have given ICE a massive budget and allowed them to act with impunity.
I cannot & will NOT support any funding for Trump’s ICE’s operations.
They have given ICE a massive budget and allowed them to act with impunity.
I cannot & will NOT support any funding for Trump’s ICE’s operations.
I have watched the video of the horrible ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis over & over.
It is grotesque to hear Kristi Noem justify her killing as a response to "domestic terrorism” & for Trump to spread further lies on social media. [1/2]
It is grotesque to hear Kristi Noem justify her killing as a response to "domestic terrorism” & for Trump to spread further lies on social media. [1/2]
January 8, 2026 at 12:01 AM
I have watched the video of the horrible ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis over & over.
It is grotesque to hear Kristi Noem justify her killing as a response to "domestic terrorism” & for Trump to spread further lies on social media. [1/2]
It is grotesque to hear Kristi Noem justify her killing as a response to "domestic terrorism” & for Trump to spread further lies on social media. [1/2]
Trump's actions in Venezuela and his Administration's national security strategy are making our nation — and the world — less safe.
They're setting a dangerous precedent, and you can bet Putin and Xi are taking note.
They're setting a dangerous precedent, and you can bet Putin and Xi are taking note.
January 7, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Trump's actions in Venezuela and his Administration's national security strategy are making our nation — and the world — less safe.
They're setting a dangerous precedent, and you can bet Putin and Xi are taking note.
They're setting a dangerous precedent, and you can bet Putin and Xi are taking note.
5 years ago, Donald Trump tried to subvert our democracy. He has since pardoned those who beat police officers bloody on that dark day. Now he wants to rewrite history.
We cannot let him.
Trump doesn’t give a damn about democracy here at home, in Venezuela, or around the world.
We cannot let him.
Trump doesn’t give a damn about democracy here at home, in Venezuela, or around the world.
January 7, 2026 at 12:10 AM
5 years ago, Donald Trump tried to subvert our democracy. He has since pardoned those who beat police officers bloody on that dark day. Now he wants to rewrite history.
We cannot let him.
Trump doesn’t give a damn about democracy here at home, in Venezuela, or around the world.
We cannot let him.
Trump doesn’t give a damn about democracy here at home, in Venezuela, or around the world.
Kennedy's conspiracy-fueled leadership of the CDC endangers every American — especially our children.
This move fails to meet the scientific criteria for CDC guidance & will cause more confusion around vaccines that save lives.
This man is a threat to our nation’s health.
This move fails to meet the scientific criteria for CDC guidance & will cause more confusion around vaccines that save lives.
This man is a threat to our nation’s health.
Kennedy Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Kennedy's conspiracy-fueled leadership of the CDC endangers every American — especially our children.
This move fails to meet the scientific criteria for CDC guidance & will cause more confusion around vaccines that save lives.
This man is a threat to our nation’s health.
This move fails to meet the scientific criteria for CDC guidance & will cause more confusion around vaccines that save lives.
This man is a threat to our nation’s health.
President Trump’s raised prices with his tariff taxes, shut down the government, allowed healthcare costs to skyrocket — meanwhile he’s sending your tax $ abroad to bail out Argentina & wants to “run” Venezuela to help his buddies in the oil industry.
So much for America first.
So much for America first.
January 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM
President Trump’s raised prices with his tariff taxes, shut down the government, allowed healthcare costs to skyrocket — meanwhile he’s sending your tax $ abroad to bail out Argentina & wants to “run” Venezuela to help his buddies in the oil industry.
So much for America first.
So much for America first.
Let’s be clear: the Trump Admin is lying to the American people. This has never been about stopping drugs from coming to the US — it’s about grabbing Venezuela’s oil for his billionaire buddies. Trump has put American troops in harm’s way to boost oil company profits. Outrageous.
January 4, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Let’s be clear: the Trump Admin is lying to the American people. This has never been about stopping drugs from coming to the US — it’s about grabbing Venezuela’s oil for his billionaire buddies. Trump has put American troops in harm’s way to boost oil company profits. Outrageous.
At a time when he’s caused healthcare & other costs to skyrocket here at home, Trump bailed out Argentina & wants to "run" Venezuela, including if necessary, w/ US boots on the ground. All he cares abt is enriching himself, big bankers, oil CEOs & the rest of his billionaire pals.
January 4, 2026 at 12:06 AM
At a time when he’s caused healthcare & other costs to skyrocket here at home, Trump bailed out Argentina & wants to "run" Venezuela, including if necessary, w/ US boots on the ground. All he cares abt is enriching himself, big bankers, oil CEOs & the rest of his billionaire pals.
Don’t be fooled: you can’t both claim this was simply the execution of an arrest warrant AND say the U.S. is now "running" Venezuela & grabbing its oil resources.
Trump just admitted this was a clear regime-change play to enrich U.S. oil companies & his billionaire buddies.
Trump just admitted this was a clear regime-change play to enrich U.S. oil companies & his billionaire buddies.
Trump and his cronies can try to dress this up, but it is an illegal act of war to replace Maduro and grab Venezuela's oil for his billionaire buddies.
Full statement below:
Full statement below:
January 3, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Don’t be fooled: you can’t both claim this was simply the execution of an arrest warrant AND say the U.S. is now "running" Venezuela & grabbing its oil resources.
Trump just admitted this was a clear regime-change play to enrich U.S. oil companies & his billionaire buddies.
Trump just admitted this was a clear regime-change play to enrich U.S. oil companies & his billionaire buddies.
Trump and his cronies can try to dress this up, but it is an illegal act of war to replace Maduro and grab Venezuela's oil for his billionaire buddies.
Full statement below:
Full statement below:
January 3, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Trump and his cronies can try to dress this up, but it is an illegal act of war to replace Maduro and grab Venezuela's oil for his billionaire buddies.
Full statement below:
Full statement below: