Senator Chris Van Hollen
@vanhollen.senate.gov
U.S. Senator for Maryland
vanhollen.senate.gov
vanhollen.senate.gov
Let’s be clear: these are extrajudicial killings. “Kill them all” Hegseth needs to be held accountable.
What’s more, Trump promised the American people no new wars but is now manufacturing this conflict & lying about his motives.
This warmongering has got to stop.
What’s more, Trump promised the American people no new wars but is now manufacturing this conflict & lying about his motives.
This warmongering has got to stop.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Let’s be clear: these are extrajudicial killings. “Kill them all” Hegseth needs to be held accountable.
What’s more, Trump promised the American people no new wars but is now manufacturing this conflict & lying about his motives.
This warmongering has got to stop.
What’s more, Trump promised the American people no new wars but is now manufacturing this conflict & lying about his motives.
This warmongering has got to stop.
16-year-old American Mohammed Ibrahim has been released after over 9 months in an Israeli prison without trial.
I was relieved to hear from his family today and to know that he’s safe and where he belongs — with his family.
I was relieved to hear from his family today and to know that he’s safe and where he belongs — with his family.
November 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
16-year-old American Mohammed Ibrahim has been released after over 9 months in an Israeli prison without trial.
I was relieved to hear from his family today and to know that he’s safe and where he belongs — with his family.
I was relieved to hear from his family today and to know that he’s safe and where he belongs — with his family.
For 162 years, we have answered President Lincoln's call to give thanks — even in turbulent times.
Today, as we face tests to our unity, to our democracy, and to our Constitution, let us be grateful for our freedom and, together, use it for good.
From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!
Today, as we face tests to our unity, to our democracy, and to our Constitution, let us be grateful for our freedom and, together, use it for good.
From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
For 162 years, we have answered President Lincoln's call to give thanks — even in turbulent times.
Today, as we face tests to our unity, to our democracy, and to our Constitution, let us be grateful for our freedom and, together, use it for good.
From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!
Today, as we face tests to our unity, to our democracy, and to our Constitution, let us be grateful for our freedom and, together, use it for good.
From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!
My thoughts are with the two National Guardsmen who were shot in our nation's capital today, and with their families and loved ones. We are grateful for their service and sacrifice.
Violence should have no place in our country.
Violence should have no place in our country.
November 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
My thoughts are with the two National Guardsmen who were shot in our nation's capital today, and with their families and loved ones. We are grateful for their service and sacrifice.
Violence should have no place in our country.
Violence should have no place in our country.
Across America, families are having to cut back on their Thanksgiving dinners because prices are simply too high.
When Trump & his White House try to lecture & gaslight us about how costs are coming down, do not fall for their con — believe your own eyes.
When Trump & his White House try to lecture & gaslight us about how costs are coming down, do not fall for their con — believe your own eyes.
November 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Across America, families are having to cut back on their Thanksgiving dinners because prices are simply too high.
When Trump & his White House try to lecture & gaslight us about how costs are coming down, do not fall for their con — believe your own eyes.
When Trump & his White House try to lecture & gaslight us about how costs are coming down, do not fall for their con — believe your own eyes.
The Trump Admin's assault on working people continues.
They are now trying to restrict student loan assistance for many in critical professions, including nurses.
These Americans provide essential functions for all of us. This attack will make staffing shortages worse & harm everyone.
They are now trying to restrict student loan assistance for many in critical professions, including nurses.
These Americans provide essential functions for all of us. This attack will make staffing shortages worse & harm everyone.
Full list of degrees not classed as ‘professional’ by Trump admin
Certain students may no longer receive the same loan for their studies as what counts as "professional" will determine how much they get.
www.newsweek.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The Trump Admin's assault on working people continues.
They are now trying to restrict student loan assistance for many in critical professions, including nurses.
These Americans provide essential functions for all of us. This attack will make staffing shortages worse & harm everyone.
They are now trying to restrict student loan assistance for many in critical professions, including nurses.
These Americans provide essential functions for all of us. This attack will make staffing shortages worse & harm everyone.
This has been a challenging year, but time & time again, Marylanders have stepped up to help neighbors in need.
That spirit shines through at Nourishing Bethesda and I am grateful for their work supporting families this holiday season and all year long.
That spirit shines through at Nourishing Bethesda and I am grateful for their work supporting families this holiday season and all year long.
November 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This has been a challenging year, but time & time again, Marylanders have stepped up to help neighbors in need.
That spirit shines through at Nourishing Bethesda and I am grateful for their work supporting families this holiday season and all year long.
That spirit shines through at Nourishing Bethesda and I am grateful for their work supporting families this holiday season and all year long.
Surprise, surprise, over a decade later, Republicans still say they hate the ACA, but STILL have no replacement for it.
While they squabble, the ticking time-bomb they left on healthcare costs will soon explode.
We must extend the ACA tax credits & continue the fight for UNIVERSAL healthcare.
While they squabble, the ticking time-bomb they left on healthcare costs will soon explode.
We must extend the ACA tax credits & continue the fight for UNIVERSAL healthcare.
Republicans balk at Trump’s health care proposal before it’s even released | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump hasn’t officially unveiled his new health care plan. But plenty in his party already oppose it.
www.cnn.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Surprise, surprise, over a decade later, Republicans still say they hate the ACA, but STILL have no replacement for it.
While they squabble, the ticking time-bomb they left on healthcare costs will soon explode.
We must extend the ACA tax credits & continue the fight for UNIVERSAL healthcare.
While they squabble, the ticking time-bomb they left on healthcare costs will soon explode.
We must extend the ACA tax credits & continue the fight for UNIVERSAL healthcare.
Data centers are important for many reasons BUT consumers should NOT have to pay higher bills to facilitate the huge amounts of electricity they eat up.
The richest companies on the planet are building these centers and they should bear the costs — not you.
The richest companies on the planet are building these centers and they should bear the costs — not you.
November 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Data centers are important for many reasons BUT consumers should NOT have to pay higher bills to facilitate the huge amounts of electricity they eat up.
The richest companies on the planet are building these centers and they should bear the costs — not you.
The richest companies on the planet are building these centers and they should bear the costs — not you.
Senator Kelly & his fellow veterans are American patriots.
Their video simply reiterated the Uniform Code of Military Justice's requirement to only carry out LAWFUL orders.
Not surprising that Secretary Talk Show Host doesn't know that.
Their video simply reiterated the Uniform Code of Military Justice's requirement to only carry out LAWFUL orders.
Not surprising that Secretary Talk Show Host doesn't know that.
November 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Senator Kelly & his fellow veterans are American patriots.
Their video simply reiterated the Uniform Code of Military Justice's requirement to only carry out LAWFUL orders.
Not surprising that Secretary Talk Show Host doesn't know that.
Their video simply reiterated the Uniform Code of Military Justice's requirement to only carry out LAWFUL orders.
Not surprising that Secretary Talk Show Host doesn't know that.
Israel has held 16-year-old American, Mohammed Ibrahim, without trial, for 9 months.
He has been denied contact with family & his health is deteriorating. He says he falsely confessed to throwing a rock after being beaten.
America needs to secure his release NOW.
He has been denied contact with family & his health is deteriorating. He says he falsely confessed to throwing a rock after being beaten.
America needs to secure his release NOW.
November 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Israel has held 16-year-old American, Mohammed Ibrahim, without trial, for 9 months.
He has been denied contact with family & his health is deteriorating. He says he falsely confessed to throwing a rock after being beaten.
America needs to secure his release NOW.
He has been denied contact with family & his health is deteriorating. He says he falsely confessed to throwing a rock after being beaten.
America needs to secure his release NOW.
$1 of every $13 poured into the 2024 elections came from the country's 100 richest people.
Trump is letting billionaires run the show and they want to further rig the system for themselves, against working people.
It time to End Citizens United. Pass campaign finance reform. Empower the PEOPLE.
Trump is letting billionaires run the show and they want to further rig the system for themselves, against working people.
It time to End Citizens United. Pass campaign finance reform. Empower the PEOPLE.
How billionaires took over American politics
The current concentration of wealth is unlike anything in history. So is billionaires’ involvement in politics.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:37 AM
$1 of every $13 poured into the 2024 elections came from the country's 100 richest people.
Trump is letting billionaires run the show and they want to further rig the system for themselves, against working people.
It time to End Citizens United. Pass campaign finance reform. Empower the PEOPLE.
Trump is letting billionaires run the show and they want to further rig the system for themselves, against working people.
It time to End Citizens United. Pass campaign finance reform. Empower the PEOPLE.
Don't forget: President Trump relentlessly attacked @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social & did everything to stop his win.
It's funny how his tune changed when confronted with Mamdani’s actual focus on affordability — something Trump claims to care about.
Let this be a lesson: Always stand up to a bully.
It's funny how his tune changed when confronted with Mamdani’s actual focus on affordability — something Trump claims to care about.
Let this be a lesson: Always stand up to a bully.
November 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Don't forget: President Trump relentlessly attacked @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social & did everything to stop his win.
It's funny how his tune changed when confronted with Mamdani’s actual focus on affordability — something Trump claims to care about.
Let this be a lesson: Always stand up to a bully.
It's funny how his tune changed when confronted with Mamdani’s actual focus on affordability — something Trump claims to care about.
Let this be a lesson: Always stand up to a bully.
We all want to see peace in Ukraine, most of all the Ukrainian people.
But blackmailing innocent Ukrainians to appease Putin doesn’t promote peace — it only enables Russia’s aggression.
It is repulsive that this is coming from an American president.
But blackmailing innocent Ukrainians to appease Putin doesn’t promote peace — it only enables Russia’s aggression.
It is repulsive that this is coming from an American president.
U.S. pushing Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thanksgiving or lose support
The U.S. is sending “signals” that everything could be off the table if Kyiv does not quickly sign a proposal, which was drawn up by special envoy Steve Witkoff.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
We all want to see peace in Ukraine, most of all the Ukrainian people.
But blackmailing innocent Ukrainians to appease Putin doesn’t promote peace — it only enables Russia’s aggression.
It is repulsive that this is coming from an American president.
But blackmailing innocent Ukrainians to appease Putin doesn’t promote peace — it only enables Russia’s aggression.
It is repulsive that this is coming from an American president.
This is extremely dangerous.
From the attempts on his own life to the murders of Speaker Hortman & Charlie Kirk, this isn’t hard. You either condemn all of it or none of it.
I don’t want to hear a single word about political violence from Republicans until they condemn this language.
From the attempts on his own life to the murders of Speaker Hortman & Charlie Kirk, this isn’t hard. You either condemn all of it or none of it.
I don’t want to hear a single word about political violence from Republicans until they condemn this language.
Trump says Democrats' message to military is 'seditious behavior' punishable by death
President Donald Trump is accusing half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition “punishable by DEATH” after the lawmakers called on U.S. military members to uphold the Constitution and defy “illegal ...
apnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This is extremely dangerous.
From the attempts on his own life to the murders of Speaker Hortman & Charlie Kirk, this isn’t hard. You either condemn all of it or none of it.
I don’t want to hear a single word about political violence from Republicans until they condemn this language.
From the attempts on his own life to the murders of Speaker Hortman & Charlie Kirk, this isn’t hard. You either condemn all of it or none of it.
I don’t want to hear a single word about political violence from Republicans until they condemn this language.
Today, Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social will visit the White House as he prepares to take office with a simple goal: making sure working people can afford to live where they work.
You may be shocked to find out his plan doesn’t include giant tax cuts for corporations & billionaires.
You may be shocked to find out his plan doesn’t include giant tax cuts for corporations & billionaires.
November 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Today, Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social will visit the White House as he prepares to take office with a simple goal: making sure working people can afford to live where they work.
You may be shocked to find out his plan doesn’t include giant tax cuts for corporations & billionaires.
You may be shocked to find out his plan doesn’t include giant tax cuts for corporations & billionaires.
The U.S. has the leverage to help stop the RSF's atrocities in Sudan, RIGHT NOW. But to do that we have to use it.
Today, Republicans blocked my effort to pass legislation to suspend arms sales to the UAE until we can verify they are no longer arming the genocidal RSF. Shameful.
Today, Republicans blocked my effort to pass legislation to suspend arms sales to the UAE until we can verify they are no longer arming the genocidal RSF. Shameful.
November 21, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The U.S. has the leverage to help stop the RSF's atrocities in Sudan, RIGHT NOW. But to do that we have to use it.
Today, Republicans blocked my effort to pass legislation to suspend arms sales to the UAE until we can verify they are no longer arming the genocidal RSF. Shameful.
Today, Republicans blocked my effort to pass legislation to suspend arms sales to the UAE until we can verify they are no longer arming the genocidal RSF. Shameful.
The Trump Admin will fire you for having a Pride flag on your desk but downplays & normalizes swastikas & nooses?
Over 400,000 Americans died fighting Nazism. Hundreds of thousands died fighting slavery & Jim Crow.
This is a slap in the face to every American who died to defeat bigoted ideologies.
Over 400,000 Americans died fighting Nazism. Hundreds of thousands died fighting slavery & Jim Crow.
This is a slap in the face to every American who died to defeat bigoted ideologies.
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The Trump Admin will fire you for having a Pride flag on your desk but downplays & normalizes swastikas & nooses?
Over 400,000 Americans died fighting Nazism. Hundreds of thousands died fighting slavery & Jim Crow.
This is a slap in the face to every American who died to defeat bigoted ideologies.
Over 400,000 Americans died fighting Nazism. Hundreds of thousands died fighting slavery & Jim Crow.
This is a slap in the face to every American who died to defeat bigoted ideologies.
Must be a total coincidence this announcement came the day after these guys were seen at Trump’s ritzy dinner party.
Trump doesn’t have this authority. States are filling the void left by the federal govt’s failure to create an accountability structure for AI companies.
Trump doesn’t have this authority. States are filling the void left by the federal govt’s failure to create an accountability structure for AI companies.
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Must be a total coincidence this announcement came the day after these guys were seen at Trump’s ritzy dinner party.
Trump doesn’t have this authority. States are filling the void left by the federal govt’s failure to create an accountability structure for AI companies.
Trump doesn’t have this authority. States are filling the void left by the federal govt’s failure to create an accountability structure for AI companies.
Yesterday, President Trump tried to justify the murder of Jamal Khashoggi by saying "things happen."
Today, Senate Republicans blocked a resolution that condemned his murder.
The Republican party's refusal to stand up for a free & fair press endangers journalists worldwide.
Today, Senate Republicans blocked a resolution that condemned his murder.
The Republican party's refusal to stand up for a free & fair press endangers journalists worldwide.
November 19, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Yesterday, President Trump tried to justify the murder of Jamal Khashoggi by saying "things happen."
Today, Senate Republicans blocked a resolution that condemned his murder.
The Republican party's refusal to stand up for a free & fair press endangers journalists worldwide.
Today, Senate Republicans blocked a resolution that condemned his murder.
The Republican party's refusal to stand up for a free & fair press endangers journalists worldwide.
Melissa Tran came here on a Green Card at age 11.
She's since raised 4 kids, started a business, & is a beloved member of the Hagerstown community.
Trump is deporting her, despite a judge saying she poses no threat.
Is she the "worst of the worst"? Do you feel safer yet?
She's since raised 4 kids, started a business, & is a beloved member of the Hagerstown community.
Trump is deporting her, despite a judge saying she poses no threat.
Is she the "worst of the worst"? Do you feel safer yet?
Hagerstown mother and nail salon owner set for deportation to Vietnam
Melissa Tran’s six-month legal battle has highlighted the impacts of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign on longtime residents and their families.
www.thebanner.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Melissa Tran came here on a Green Card at age 11.
She's since raised 4 kids, started a business, & is a beloved member of the Hagerstown community.
Trump is deporting her, despite a judge saying she poses no threat.
Is she the "worst of the worst"? Do you feel safer yet?
She's since raised 4 kids, started a business, & is a beloved member of the Hagerstown community.
Trump is deporting her, despite a judge saying she poses no threat.
Is she the "worst of the worst"? Do you feel safer yet?
Trump and Congressional Republicans have a little over a month to diffuse the health care time bomb they left ticking on American families.
If these tax credits expire, it will spike health care costs for everyone — whether you’re on the ACA or not.
If these tax credits expire, it will spike health care costs for everyone — whether you’re on the ACA or not.
November 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Trump and Congressional Republicans have a little over a month to diffuse the health care time bomb they left ticking on American families.
If these tax credits expire, it will spike health care costs for everyone — whether you’re on the ACA or not.
If these tax credits expire, it will spike health care costs for everyone — whether you’re on the ACA or not.
Trump’s making it easier for polluters to profit from poisoning waterways like the Chesapeake Bay.
A healthy Bay is an economic & environmental lifeline for Maryland & clean waterways are vital to communities around the U.S.
But in Trump-world, his big money pals always come first.
A healthy Bay is an economic & environmental lifeline for Maryland & clean waterways are vital to communities around the U.S.
But in Trump-world, his big money pals always come first.
Why More Pollution Could Be Coming for Wetlands
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Trump’s making it easier for polluters to profit from poisoning waterways like the Chesapeake Bay.
A healthy Bay is an economic & environmental lifeline for Maryland & clean waterways are vital to communities around the U.S.
But in Trump-world, his big money pals always come first.
A healthy Bay is an economic & environmental lifeline for Maryland & clean waterways are vital to communities around the U.S.
But in Trump-world, his big money pals always come first.
With Senate approval of the bill to release the Epstein Files, President Trump must sign it into law, without delay.
It’s past time for the American people to see the FULL truth.
It is shameful that it took so long.
It’s past time for the American people to see the FULL truth.
It is shameful that it took so long.
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
With Senate approval of the bill to release the Epstein Files, President Trump must sign it into law, without delay.
It’s past time for the American people to see the FULL truth.
It is shameful that it took so long.
It’s past time for the American people to see the FULL truth.
It is shameful that it took so long.
First Trump allowed your premiums to skyrocket & now he wants medical bills to haunt you everywhere you go. Letting sickness crush people’s credit scores is exploitative & cruel.
This is what it looks like when you put corporate debt collectors, not working people, first.
This is what it looks like when you put corporate debt collectors, not working people, first.
Feds tell Maryland not to remove medical debt from credit scores
A Maryland law aimed at keeping medical debt from ruining people’s creditworthiness went into effect Oct. 1, and 27 days later the Trump administration said the state and 14 others were violating fede...
www.thebanner.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
First Trump allowed your premiums to skyrocket & now he wants medical bills to haunt you everywhere you go. Letting sickness crush people’s credit scores is exploitative & cruel.
This is what it looks like when you put corporate debt collectors, not working people, first.
This is what it looks like when you put corporate debt collectors, not working people, first.