Chris Van Hollen

Van Hollen announces bid to lead Senate Democrats in challenge to Schumer's leadership

The Democratic takeover of the Senate has led to some carping that Schumer is too old, too moderate, or not aggressive enough against President Donald Trump to continue as leader.

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U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on U.S. President Donald Trump's supplemental funding request for the Department of Defense, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 21, 2026.
Chairman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) delivers opening remarks during a Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee hearing on President Biden’s proposed budget request for the Department of Treasury, with testimony from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, on Capitol Hi

Van Hollen: Netanyahu harming Israeli-US ties with Gaza war, Palestinian state opposition

When it comes to the war in Gaza, they do not prioritize the safe return of all of the hostages, Van Hollen said.

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U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) speaks during a press conference addressing a new policy that demands recipients of foreign military aid to follow international humanitarian law at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 9, 2024.

Democrats in Senate plan to boycott Benjamin Netanyahu’s Congress speech

A few Democratic senators plan to boycott Netanyahu's Congress address, criticizing his policies and actions.

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SOME OF THE thousands of Christian supporters of Israel at the CUFI Summit in Washington, July 2019.

Christians United for Israel opposes the Van Hollen amendment

"The amendment endangers Israelis and Palestinians who both rely on Israel having the necessary operational freedom to protect against terrorist activities in the West Bank."

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Elan Carr calls J Street annexation tweet antisemitic, sparking argument

The US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism called the J Street's tweet on annexation antisemetic, and the Simon Weisenthal Center along with a JTA reporter jumped in.

JULY 12, 2020ByCELIA JEAN
U.S. Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Anti-Semitism, Elan Carr

AIPAC opposes act prohibiting Israel from using US funds for annexation

“It politicizes US support for Israel's security."

JULY 11, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS
PM Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington. (Brian Snyder/Reuters)

Senators to Mike Pompeo: Sanction Turkey over purchase of Russian S-400

"The time for patience has long expired," Republican Lindsey Graham and Democrat Chris Van Hollen said.

DECEMBER 3, 2019ByOMRI NAHMIAS
Secretary Mike Pompeo in Jerusalem

Sen. Van Hollen: Upholding American leadership when President Trump won't

Trump’s willingness to surrender to Turkey’s wishes has understandably shaken the trust of our allies throughout the region and the world.

NOVEMBER 4, 2019ByCHRIS VAN HOLLEN
KURDS IN Syria flee the Turkish and Syrian rebel offensive against their formerly peaceful towns last month