Senator Chris Van Hollen
@vanhollen.senate.gov
U.S. Senator for Maryland
vanhollen.senate.gov
vanhollen.senate.gov
Remember who was sitting right behind Donald Trump on his Inauguration Day? The richest man in the world, the tech billionaire tycoons, and his billionaire cabinet. He’s certainly delivering his “golden age” for them, but it’s crumbs for everyone else. That’s the Trump economy.
Trump's 'Golden Age' has arrived for the top 10%
The robust GDP numbers reported this week mask the extent to which wealthy Americans are driving growth.
www.politico.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Remember who was sitting right behind Donald Trump on his Inauguration Day? The richest man in the world, the tech billionaire tycoons, and his billionaire cabinet. He’s certainly delivering his “golden age” for them, but it’s crumbs for everyone else. That’s the Trump economy.
Another reminder of the staggering stench of corruption flowing out of this presidency. He’s not working for you — he’s working for those who are willing to sell out our democracy and Constitution for personal profit.
This should not be normalized.
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This should not be normalized.
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Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return to Office
Well into his second term, the president and his allies have continued aggressively raising money. Many donors have interests before his administration, The Times found.
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Another reminder of the staggering stench of corruption flowing out of this presidency. He’s not working for you — he’s working for those who are willing to sell out our democracy and Constitution for personal profit.
This should not be normalized.
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This should not be normalized.
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Finally a ruling from this Supreme Court that makes clear what all patriotic Americans know:
No Kings.
No Kings.
Supreme Court hands Trump a major defeat on National Guard deployment
The Supreme Court holds that the president’s authority to deploy the National Guard for law enforcement purposes likely only applies in “exceptional” circumstances.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Finally a ruling from this Supreme Court that makes clear what all patriotic Americans know:
No Kings.
No Kings.
"Misrepresentations" and "bad faith." That’s how a federal judge once again described the conduct of Trump Admin lawyers in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case. They need to stop lying to the judge & the public and protect his due process rights. That is what this has always been about.
Judge extends prohibition on Kilmar Abrego García’s re-detainment
Judge Paula Xinis earlier this month ordered the Trump administration to release the 30-year-old undocumented immigrant and longtime Maryland resident after finding that the government lacked a deport...
www.washingtonpost.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
"Misrepresentations" and "bad faith." That’s how a federal judge once again described the conduct of Trump Admin lawyers in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case. They need to stop lying to the judge & the public and protect his due process rights. That is what this has always been about.
This is what we’ve been warning about.
Trump’s attacks on the media are having their intended effect: increasingly compliant elements of the corporate media are unwilling or afraid to take him on — which poses a direct threat to a free press.
Trump’s attacks on the media are having their intended effect: increasingly compliant elements of the corporate media are unwilling or afraid to take him on — which poses a direct threat to a free press.
CBS News Pulls ‘60 Minutes’ Segment; Correspondent Calls Decision Political
The news organization said the segment about the El Salvador prison where the Trump administration sent deportees needed additional reporting.
www.wsj.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This is what we’ve been warning about.
Trump’s attacks on the media are having their intended effect: increasingly compliant elements of the corporate media are unwilling or afraid to take him on — which poses a direct threat to a free press.
Trump’s attacks on the media are having their intended effect: increasingly compliant elements of the corporate media are unwilling or afraid to take him on — which poses a direct threat to a free press.
Today I joined patriots at the Kennedy Center to make clear that Trump’s desecration of the Center will not stand. It’s not a matter of whether, but of when, his name will come down. We will not allow him to despoil what belongs to the American people.
December 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Today I joined patriots at the Kennedy Center to make clear that Trump’s desecration of the Center will not stand. It’s not a matter of whether, but of when, his name will come down. We will not allow him to despoil what belongs to the American people.
Remember in February when AG Pam Bondi told us the Epstein files were sitting on her desk and ready to be released?
So there is no excuse for slow walking this now. Stop stonewalling. Release all the files NOW!
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So there is no excuse for slow walking this now. Stop stonewalling. Release all the files NOW!
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DOJ releases Epstein files and the first batch is short on new information
The Justice Department released some of the Epstein files, including many previously public documents, related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's criminal charges and his death by suicide in ...
www.npr.org
December 20, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Remember in February when AG Pam Bondi told us the Epstein files were sitting on her desk and ready to be released?
So there is no excuse for slow walking this now. Stop stonewalling. Release all the files NOW!
www.npr.org/2025/12/19/n...
So there is no excuse for slow walking this now. Stop stonewalling. Release all the files NOW!
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This is unhinged.
What's next, the Trump-Washington monument? The Trump-Lincoln Memorial? Every building in D.C.? Are there any self-respecting Republicans willing to stand up to their Dear Leader? Completely insane.
What's next, the Trump-Washington monument? The Trump-Lincoln Memorial? Every building in D.C.? Are there any self-respecting Republicans willing to stand up to their Dear Leader? Completely insane.
Trump's handpicked Kennedy Center board votes to rename it the 'Trump-Kennedy Center'
The board's decision to add Trump's name could face legal hurdles, as the law creating the center prohibits renaming the building.
www.nbcnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:44 AM
This is unhinged.
What's next, the Trump-Washington monument? The Trump-Lincoln Memorial? Every building in D.C.? Are there any self-respecting Republicans willing to stand up to their Dear Leader? Completely insane.
What's next, the Trump-Washington monument? The Trump-Lincoln Memorial? Every building in D.C.? Are there any self-respecting Republicans willing to stand up to their Dear Leader? Completely insane.
Wednesday morning, 7 ICE agents in Salisbury, MD, smashed in windows & violently dragged a mother out of her car while she was dropping her daughter off at elementary school.
These abusive tactics are absolutely unacceptable.
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/12/17/s...
These abusive tactics are absolutely unacceptable.
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/12/17/s...
ICE operation near Salisbury school sparks outrage, questions
Witnesses say an apparent ICE raid near a Salisbury elementary school involved smashed car windows and terrified neighbors.
www.baltimoresun.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Wednesday morning, 7 ICE agents in Salisbury, MD, smashed in windows & violently dragged a mother out of her car while she was dropping her daughter off at elementary school.
These abusive tactics are absolutely unacceptable.
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/12/17/s...
These abusive tactics are absolutely unacceptable.
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/12/17/s...
All Trump had to do last night was acknowledge the economic pain millions of Americans are feeling as prices continue to rise — but he couldn't even do that.
Instead, he spent 19 minutes telling you not to believe your eyes or wallet.
No wonder Survivor fans were so miffed.
Instead, he spent 19 minutes telling you not to believe your eyes or wallet.
No wonder Survivor fans were so miffed.
December 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
All Trump had to do last night was acknowledge the economic pain millions of Americans are feeling as prices continue to rise — but he couldn't even do that.
Instead, he spent 19 minutes telling you not to believe your eyes or wallet.
No wonder Survivor fans were so miffed.
Instead, he spent 19 minutes telling you not to believe your eyes or wallet.
No wonder Survivor fans were so miffed.
Quickly lost track of how many lies Trump shouted out tonight, but the main takeaway is that he has clearly lost touch with reality. Delusional.
The most honest thing he said was, “no one can believe what’s going on.”
The most honest thing he said was, “no one can believe what’s going on.”
December 18, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Quickly lost track of how many lies Trump shouted out tonight, but the main takeaway is that he has clearly lost touch with reality. Delusional.
The most honest thing he said was, “no one can believe what’s going on.”
The most honest thing he said was, “no one can believe what’s going on.”
🚨 A court just said the EPA must stop blocking the investments from our Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
We created this program to support innovation that spurs good-paying jobs & lowers costs for Americans. EPA's attempts to clawback these investments are illegal.
We created this program to support innovation that spurs good-paying jobs & lowers costs for Americans. EPA's attempts to clawback these investments are illegal.
Full DC Circuit to Rehear Greenhouse Gas Reduction Grants Case
Environmental groups and state green banks convinced the full DC Circuit Wednesday to vacate and reconsider an earlier ruling that allowed the EPA to rescind billions of dollars in grants.
news.bloomberglaw.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
🚨 A court just said the EPA must stop blocking the investments from our Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
We created this program to support innovation that spurs good-paying jobs & lowers costs for Americans. EPA's attempts to clawback these investments are illegal.
We created this program to support innovation that spurs good-paying jobs & lowers costs for Americans. EPA's attempts to clawback these investments are illegal.
Yet another case of Trump looking to protect his donors & buddies in the oil & gas industry, even if it means killing good paying jobs in clean energy and polluting the air we breathe.
In Trump-world, it’s all about what you’ve done for him.
In Trump-world, it’s all about what you’ve done for him.
Attorneys General Sue Trump Administration Over EV Charger Funding Freeze
Democratic states are once again pressing the administration to reinstate programs intended to boost electric vehicle use.
www.wsj.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Yet another case of Trump looking to protect his donors & buddies in the oil & gas industry, even if it means killing good paying jobs in clean energy and polluting the air we breathe.
In Trump-world, it’s all about what you’ve done for him.
In Trump-world, it’s all about what you’ve done for him.
House Dems have the votes to pass a 3yr extension of ACA tax credits.
Now Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way of getting this bill to the President & preventing huge spikes in costs for millions.
Leader Thune: commit to bringing this bill to a vote, now.
Now Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way of getting this bill to the President & preventing huge spikes in costs for millions.
Leader Thune: commit to bringing this bill to a vote, now.
December 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
House Dems have the votes to pass a 3yr extension of ACA tax credits.
Now Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way of getting this bill to the President & preventing huge spikes in costs for millions.
Leader Thune: commit to bringing this bill to a vote, now.
Now Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way of getting this bill to the President & preventing huge spikes in costs for millions.
Leader Thune: commit to bringing this bill to a vote, now.
Every Member of Congress should be repulsed that these words came from the mouths of our colleagues. Yet this language is so normal for Republicans, they can apparently spew it w/o repercussions.
Anti-Muslim bigotry has no place in the halls of Congress or our nation. Despicable.
Anti-Muslim bigotry has no place in the halls of Congress or our nation. Despicable.
Some Republican lawmakers call for mass expulsion of American Muslims
Comments from Rep. Randy Fine (R-Florida) and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) reflect a brazen Islamophobic sentiment being voiced by some in the party.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Every Member of Congress should be repulsed that these words came from the mouths of our colleagues. Yet this language is so normal for Republicans, they can apparently spew it w/o repercussions.
Anti-Muslim bigotry has no place in the halls of Congress or our nation. Despicable.
Anti-Muslim bigotry has no place in the halls of Congress or our nation. Despicable.
In 1951, Barbara Rose Johns led a walkout of her segregated high school.
Now, her statue will stand in the same spot in the Capitol where Robert E. Lee's once was.
Even as this Admin tries to erase the Civil Rights struggle, we must continue the work to recognize these heroes.
Now, her statue will stand in the same spot in the Capitol where Robert E. Lee's once was.
Even as this Admin tries to erase the Civil Rights struggle, we must continue the work to recognize these heroes.
Statue of Black teen who fought segregation replaces Robert E. Lee at U.S. Capitol
Barbara Rose Johns was only 16 when she led a walkout in 1951 to protest horrendous conditions at her segregated high school for Black students in rural Farmville, Virginia.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In 1951, Barbara Rose Johns led a walkout of her segregated high school.
Now, her statue will stand in the same spot in the Capitol where Robert E. Lee's once was.
Even as this Admin tries to erase the Civil Rights struggle, we must continue the work to recognize these heroes.
Now, her statue will stand in the same spot in the Capitol where Robert E. Lee's once was.
Even as this Admin tries to erase the Civil Rights struggle, we must continue the work to recognize these heroes.
As I've said, Trump's warmongering with Venezuela is not about stopping drug traffickers.
The real goal: regime change to grab Venezuelan oil & gas reserves for his billionaire buddies.
Putting Americans in harm’s way for the thing Trump cares about most — profits.
The real goal: regime change to grab Venezuelan oil & gas reserves for his billionaire buddies.
Putting Americans in harm’s way for the thing Trump cares about most — profits.
Venezuela’s Oil Is a Focus of Trump’s Campaign Against Maduro
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:07 AM
As I've said, Trump's warmongering with Venezuela is not about stopping drug traffickers.
The real goal: regime change to grab Venezuelan oil & gas reserves for his billionaire buddies.
Putting Americans in harm’s way for the thing Trump cares about most — profits.
The real goal: regime change to grab Venezuelan oil & gas reserves for his billionaire buddies.
Putting Americans in harm’s way for the thing Trump cares about most — profits.
Remember when news broke that the Coast Guard would no longer categorize swastikas & nooses as hate symbols?
That policy went into effect this week.
As hate and antisemitism rise through our nation, this Admin should be ashamed for downplaying the meaning of these symbols.
That policy went into effect this week.
As hate and antisemitism rise through our nation, this Admin should be ashamed for downplaying the meaning of these symbols.
Coast Guard enacts policy calling swastikas, nooses ‘potentially divisive’
The Coast Guard’s workplace harassment manual that downgrades the definition of swastikas and nooses quietly went into effect this week.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Remember when news broke that the Coast Guard would no longer categorize swastikas & nooses as hate symbols?
That policy went into effect this week.
As hate and antisemitism rise through our nation, this Admin should be ashamed for downplaying the meaning of these symbols.
That policy went into effect this week.
As hate and antisemitism rise through our nation, this Admin should be ashamed for downplaying the meaning of these symbols.
Congratulations to Maryland's newly elected House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk!
Joseline has led the way on so many issues — from affordable healthcare to supporting our immigrant communities to fighting for working families — and I know she'll only build on that work for Marylanders as Speaker.
Joseline has led the way on so many issues — from affordable healthcare to supporting our immigrant communities to fighting for working families — and I know she'll only build on that work for Marylanders as Speaker.
December 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Congratulations to Maryland's newly elected House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk!
Joseline has led the way on so many issues — from affordable healthcare to supporting our immigrant communities to fighting for working families — and I know she'll only build on that work for Marylanders as Speaker.
Joseline has led the way on so many issues — from affordable healthcare to supporting our immigrant communities to fighting for working families — and I know she'll only build on that work for Marylanders as Speaker.
As data centers pop up in every corner of the country, their electricity demands are spiking rates for everyone.
But why on Earth should you be covering the electricity bill of a billion-dollar tech giant?
This week, @warren.senate.gov, @blumenthal.senate.gov, & I are asking big tech just that.
But why on Earth should you be covering the electricity bill of a billion-dollar tech giant?
This week, @warren.senate.gov, @blumenthal.senate.gov, & I are asking big tech just that.
Senators Investigate Role of A.I. Data Centers in Rising Electricity Costs
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
As data centers pop up in every corner of the country, their electricity demands are spiking rates for everyone.
But why on Earth should you be covering the electricity bill of a billion-dollar tech giant?
This week, @warren.senate.gov, @blumenthal.senate.gov, & I are asking big tech just that.
But why on Earth should you be covering the electricity bill of a billion-dollar tech giant?
This week, @warren.senate.gov, @blumenthal.senate.gov, & I are asking big tech just that.
Good for @repilhan.bsky.social for standing up to Trump’s bullying. While she stands tall, Trump, as always, makes himself look so small.
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Trump called her ‘garbage.’ Rep. Ilhan Omar says she remains unfazed.
“There’s this creepy obsession that he seems to have on me that just feels pretty obnoxious,” the Minnesota Democrat said of the president.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Good for @repilhan.bsky.social for standing up to Trump’s bullying. While she stands tall, Trump, as always, makes himself look so small.
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Today, one of Hong Kong's strongest pro-democracy advocates, Jimmy Lai, was convicted of sedition under the China's draconian National Security Law.
If this Admin truly stands for free speech, it must enforce my Hong Kong Autonomy Act to hold Beijing accountable for this sham conviction.
If this Admin truly stands for free speech, it must enforce my Hong Kong Autonomy Act to hold Beijing accountable for this sham conviction.
Hong Kong court convicts pro-democracy newspaper founder Jimmy Lai
The landmark case exemplifies the way Beijing, through Hong Kong’s national security law, has swept away any last remaining press freedoms and judicial independence in the city.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Today, one of Hong Kong's strongest pro-democracy advocates, Jimmy Lai, was convicted of sedition under the China's draconian National Security Law.
If this Admin truly stands for free speech, it must enforce my Hong Kong Autonomy Act to hold Beijing accountable for this sham conviction.
If this Admin truly stands for free speech, it must enforce my Hong Kong Autonomy Act to hold Beijing accountable for this sham conviction.
This week, Myanmar’s military junta bombed a hospital killing over 30 people — continuing a pattern of attacking its own people.
Last week, I led my colleagues in calling on Secretary Rubio to use our influence to help end the violence & ensure accountability for these atrocities.
We must act.
Last week, I led my colleagues in calling on Secretary Rubio to use our influence to help end the violence & ensure accountability for these atrocities.
We must act.
Dozens Killed as a Hospital Is Bombed in Brutal Civil War
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This week, Myanmar’s military junta bombed a hospital killing over 30 people — continuing a pattern of attacking its own people.
Last week, I led my colleagues in calling on Secretary Rubio to use our influence to help end the violence & ensure accountability for these atrocities.
We must act.
Last week, I led my colleagues in calling on Secretary Rubio to use our influence to help end the violence & ensure accountability for these atrocities.
We must act.
This is a horrific act of antisemitism during a time meant for light & celebration. My heart breaks for the Bondi Beach community & my thoughts are with all those who lost loved ones & the entire Jewish community as we condemn this evil.
Antisemitism has no place in our world.
Antisemitism has no place in our world.
December 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This is a horrific act of antisemitism during a time meant for light & celebration. My heart breaks for the Bondi Beach community & my thoughts are with all those who lost loved ones & the entire Jewish community as we condemn this evil.
Antisemitism has no place in our world.
Antisemitism has no place in our world.
I am devastated by the mass shooting at Brown University and my heart goes out to the victims’ loved ones as we pray for the recovery of the injured.
These mass shootings must end. Inaction is complicity.
These mass shootings must end. Inaction is complicity.
At least 2 dead, 9 injured in shooting at Brown University, authorities say
The gunman at the Providence, Rhode Island, school is still at large, Mayor Brett Smiley said.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I am devastated by the mass shooting at Brown University and my heart goes out to the victims’ loved ones as we pray for the recovery of the injured.
These mass shootings must end. Inaction is complicity.
These mass shootings must end. Inaction is complicity.