Senator Chris Van Hollen
@vanhollen.senate.gov
U.S. Senator for Maryland
vanhollen.senate.gov
vanhollen.senate.gov
The Trump Admin is still stonewalling on the Epstein Files.
They have shared survivors' identities while actively shielding the Epstein Class.
The survivors and the public deserve the WHOLE truth — not just what the DOJ wants to reveal.
Accountability demands it.
They have shared survivors' identities while actively shielding the Epstein Class.
The survivors and the public deserve the WHOLE truth — not just what the DOJ wants to reveal.
Accountability demands it.
February 9, 2026 at 12:09 AM
The Trump Admin is still stonewalling on the Epstein Files.
They have shared survivors' identities while actively shielding the Epstein Class.
The survivors and the public deserve the WHOLE truth — not just what the DOJ wants to reveal.
Accountability demands it.
They have shared survivors' identities while actively shielding the Epstein Class.
The survivors and the public deserve the WHOLE truth — not just what the DOJ wants to reveal.
Accountability demands it.
Kash Patel stopped FBI agents from investigating Renee Good’s killing because the findings might’ve contradicted their narrative that she was a “domestic terrorist.”
We cannot trust a word coming out of this Admin.
DHS must allow Minnesotan authorities to investigate, NOW.
We cannot trust a word coming out of this Admin.
DHS must allow Minnesotan authorities to investigate, NOW.
Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Kash Patel stopped FBI agents from investigating Renee Good’s killing because the findings might’ve contradicted their narrative that she was a “domestic terrorist.”
We cannot trust a word coming out of this Admin.
DHS must allow Minnesotan authorities to investigate, NOW.
We cannot trust a word coming out of this Admin.
DHS must allow Minnesotan authorities to investigate, NOW.
Trump said he would fight for “forgotten Americans.” I didn’t know that meant Jeff Bezos.
Despite making $89.5 BILLION in profits last year, Amazon paid just 3.1% in taxes.
This is what Republicans’ SNAP & Medicaid cuts were for.
Guess that ‘Melania’ doc really paid off.
Despite making $89.5 BILLION in profits last year, Amazon paid just 3.1% in taxes.
This is what Republicans’ SNAP & Medicaid cuts were for.
Guess that ‘Melania’ doc really paid off.
Trump’s New Tax Law Saved Amazon Billions
Breaks for investment and research lowered the company’s payments to the U.S. government.
www.wsj.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Trump said he would fight for “forgotten Americans.” I didn’t know that meant Jeff Bezos.
Despite making $89.5 BILLION in profits last year, Amazon paid just 3.1% in taxes.
This is what Republicans’ SNAP & Medicaid cuts were for.
Guess that ‘Melania’ doc really paid off.
Despite making $89.5 BILLION in profits last year, Amazon paid just 3.1% in taxes.
This is what Republicans’ SNAP & Medicaid cuts were for.
Guess that ‘Melania’ doc really paid off.
The vile video is racist. Period. And it came from a racist White House. If you can't say that, what are we doing here.
February 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The vile video is racist. Period. And it came from a racist White House. If you can't say that, what are we doing here.
Our civil servants deliver critical services to the American people. But from Day 1, Trump has sought to replace a merit based system with one full of cronies.
This week, @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social , @hoyer.house.gov, & I, launched the bipartisan Federal Workforce Caucus to help these patriots.
This week, @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social , @hoyer.house.gov, & I, launched the bipartisan Federal Workforce Caucus to help these patriots.
February 6, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Our civil servants deliver critical services to the American people. But from Day 1, Trump has sought to replace a merit based system with one full of cronies.
This week, @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social , @hoyer.house.gov, & I, launched the bipartisan Federal Workforce Caucus to help these patriots.
This week, @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social , @hoyer.house.gov, & I, launched the bipartisan Federal Workforce Caucus to help these patriots.
The day after DHS agents shot Alex Pretti 10 times, Secretary Bessent suggested it was justified because Pretti had a gun holstered on his waist, which he was licensed to carry.
As the Treasury Secretary, his credibility matters. His refusal to retract his words speaks volumes.
As the Treasury Secretary, his credibility matters. His refusal to retract his words speaks volumes.
February 5, 2026 at 10:52 PM
The day after DHS agents shot Alex Pretti 10 times, Secretary Bessent suggested it was justified because Pretti had a gun holstered on his waist, which he was licensed to carry.
As the Treasury Secretary, his credibility matters. His refusal to retract his words speaks volumes.
As the Treasury Secretary, his credibility matters. His refusal to retract his words speaks volumes.
Trump lied when he said he'd target “the worst of the worst.”
TPS protects those who would otherwise be in grave danger. They are legally residing here & contribute to our economy & communities.
Glad judges have halted Trump’s reckless termination of TPS for Haiti & Ethiopia.
TPS protects those who would otherwise be in grave danger. They are legally residing here & contribute to our economy & communities.
Glad judges have halted Trump’s reckless termination of TPS for Haiti & Ethiopia.
February 5, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Trump lied when he said he'd target “the worst of the worst.”
TPS protects those who would otherwise be in grave danger. They are legally residing here & contribute to our economy & communities.
Glad judges have halted Trump’s reckless termination of TPS for Haiti & Ethiopia.
TPS protects those who would otherwise be in grave danger. They are legally residing here & contribute to our economy & communities.
Glad judges have halted Trump’s reckless termination of TPS for Haiti & Ethiopia.
Watch this space: After Trump & Musk gutted the IRS of employees who process tax returns, provide customer service, & hold corporate fat cats accountable, they're understaffed for tax season.
What does that mean? Corporate cheats skate by & your returns get messed up & delayed.
What does that mean? Corporate cheats skate by & your returns get messed up & delayed.
'Setting this agency up for failure': Amid staffing crunch, IRS taps employees with no relevant experience to assist during filing season
The tax agency is taking unusual steps to prepare for its busy season after watchdog finds it is severely underprepared.
www.govexec.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Watch this space: After Trump & Musk gutted the IRS of employees who process tax returns, provide customer service, & hold corporate fat cats accountable, they're understaffed for tax season.
What does that mean? Corporate cheats skate by & your returns get messed up & delayed.
What does that mean? Corporate cheats skate by & your returns get messed up & delayed.
A devastating day for the paper of record in our nation's capital.
Bezos just spent $40M sucking up to Trump with Amazon's 'Melania', but is now cutting a third of @washingtonpost.com staff – including much of the international & local teams – for "budget" reasons?
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Bezos just spent $40M sucking up to Trump with Amazon's 'Melania', but is now cutting a third of @washingtonpost.com staff – including much of the international & local teams – for "budget" reasons?
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Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off
The Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off.
apnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:31 PM
A devastating day for the paper of record in our nation's capital.
Bezos just spent $40M sucking up to Trump with Amazon's 'Melania', but is now cutting a third of @washingtonpost.com staff – including much of the international & local teams – for "budget" reasons?
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Bezos just spent $40M sucking up to Trump with Amazon's 'Melania', but is now cutting a third of @washingtonpost.com staff – including much of the international & local teams – for "budget" reasons?
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Watch closely: Donald Trump is plotting to rig the midterms.
In just the past 2 weeks, his AG demanded that Minnesota turn over voter rolls, his DNI raided 2020 election ballots in Georgia, & he called to 'nationalize' our elections.
We must mobilize to protect our democracy.
In just the past 2 weeks, his AG demanded that Minnesota turn over voter rolls, his DNI raided 2020 election ballots in Georgia, & he called to 'nationalize' our elections.
We must mobilize to protect our democracy.
February 4, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Watch closely: Donald Trump is plotting to rig the midterms.
In just the past 2 weeks, his AG demanded that Minnesota turn over voter rolls, his DNI raided 2020 election ballots in Georgia, & he called to 'nationalize' our elections.
We must mobilize to protect our democracy.
In just the past 2 weeks, his AG demanded that Minnesota turn over voter rolls, his DNI raided 2020 election ballots in Georgia, & he called to 'nationalize' our elections.
We must mobilize to protect our democracy.
Many said we were exaggerating a year ago when we argued that Trump is a clear and present danger to our democracy. A year later they are eating their words.
It’s up to every single one of us to save our democracy.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
It’s up to every single one of us to save our democracy.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
February 3, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Many said we were exaggerating a year ago when we argued that Trump is a clear and present danger to our democracy. A year later they are eating their words.
It’s up to every single one of us to save our democracy.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
It’s up to every single one of us to save our democracy.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
I commend County Executive Ball & local leaders in Howard Co for working to block ICE's attempt to set up another detention facility in Maryland.
We saw the inhumanity of ICE's operation in Baltimore & Marylanders have made clear: we do not want these facilities in our state.
We saw the inhumanity of ICE's operation in Baltimore & Marylanders have made clear: we do not want these facilities in our state.
February 3, 2026 at 1:25 PM
I commend County Executive Ball & local leaders in Howard Co for working to block ICE's attempt to set up another detention facility in Maryland.
We saw the inhumanity of ICE's operation in Baltimore & Marylanders have made clear: we do not want these facilities in our state.
We saw the inhumanity of ICE's operation in Baltimore & Marylanders have made clear: we do not want these facilities in our state.
Believe your own eyes. Nothing about this is normal.
Trump and his goon squad are trying to undermine a fundamental principle of our democracy: free and fair elections.
Trump and his goon squad are trying to undermine a fundamental principle of our democracy: free and fair elections.
February 2, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Believe your own eyes. Nothing about this is normal.
Trump and his goon squad are trying to undermine a fundamental principle of our democracy: free and fair elections.
Trump and his goon squad are trying to undermine a fundamental principle of our democracy: free and fair elections.
Last week, I told Secretary Rubio that he was part of the most corrupt Admin in American history.
They are selling American security, prosperity, & innovation to enrich the Trump family & his billionaire buddies.
They must be held accountable for this blatant grift.
They are selling American security, prosperity, & innovation to enrich the Trump family & his billionaire buddies.
They must be held accountable for this blatant grift.
February 1, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Last week, I told Secretary Rubio that he was part of the most corrupt Admin in American history.
They are selling American security, prosperity, & innovation to enrich the Trump family & his billionaire buddies.
They must be held accountable for this blatant grift.
They are selling American security, prosperity, & innovation to enrich the Trump family & his billionaire buddies.
They must be held accountable for this blatant grift.
Foreign countries are bribing our president to sell out the American people.
Trump family businesses made $187 MILLION from this deal, and just months later he gave the UAE some of our most top-secret AI tech.
They are selling our national security to the highest bidder.
Trump family businesses made $187 MILLION from this deal, and just months later he gave the UAE some of our most top-secret AI tech.
They are selling our national security to the highest bidder.
February 1, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Foreign countries are bribing our president to sell out the American people.
Trump family businesses made $187 MILLION from this deal, and just months later he gave the UAE some of our most top-secret AI tech.
They are selling our national security to the highest bidder.
Trump family businesses made $187 MILLION from this deal, and just months later he gave the UAE some of our most top-secret AI tech.
They are selling our national security to the highest bidder.
Where the hell is the "Board of Peace?”
Over 500 Palestinians have been killed since the “ceasefire.” This comes days after the IDF itself admitted the Palestinian death toll is over 70,000.
The use of American taxpayer-funded weapons makes us complicit.
Stop the slaughter.
Over 500 Palestinians have been killed since the “ceasefire.” This comes days after the IDF itself admitted the Palestinian death toll is over 70,000.
The use of American taxpayer-funded weapons makes us complicit.
Stop the slaughter.
Israeli strikes kill over 30 in Gaza, health ministry says, in deadliest day in months | CNN
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 31 people on Saturday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the highest day’s death toll in over two months.
www.cnn.com
January 31, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Where the hell is the "Board of Peace?”
Over 500 Palestinians have been killed since the “ceasefire.” This comes days after the IDF itself admitted the Palestinian death toll is over 70,000.
The use of American taxpayer-funded weapons makes us complicit.
Stop the slaughter.
Over 500 Palestinians have been killed since the “ceasefire.” This comes days after the IDF itself admitted the Palestinian death toll is over 70,000.
The use of American taxpayer-funded weapons makes us complicit.
Stop the slaughter.
From local govt to the US Senate, we must work to rein in Trump’s lawless and abusive ICE operations.
Glad to see County Executive Ball take action against their attempts to open massive detention centers in our communities.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/baltimor...
Glad to see County Executive Ball take action against their attempts to open massive detention centers in our communities.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/baltimor...
January 31, 2026 at 3:58 PM
From local govt to the US Senate, we must work to rein in Trump’s lawless and abusive ICE operations.
Glad to see County Executive Ball take action against their attempts to open massive detention centers in our communities.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/baltimor...
Glad to see County Executive Ball take action against their attempts to open massive detention centers in our communities.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/baltimor...
My position has been clear and is unchanged: I will not vote for one more dime to fund Trump's lawless DHS.
I voted NO.
I voted NO.
January 30, 2026 at 11:31 PM
My position has been clear and is unchanged: I will not vote for one more dime to fund Trump's lawless DHS.
I voted NO.
I voted NO.
Arresting journalists doing their jobs, sending the DNI to raid election offices in GA, unleashing fed agents that kill Americans & then cover it up.
Trump’s authoritarian takeover is quickening. We must respond like the people of Minneapolis —peacefully but with fierce urgency.
Trump’s authoritarian takeover is quickening. We must respond like the people of Minneapolis —peacefully but with fierce urgency.
Don Lemon arrested over Minnesota church protest after judge previously rejected charge
The chief federal judge in Minneapolis said he saw no probable cause to arrest the longtime journalist.
www.politico.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Arresting journalists doing their jobs, sending the DNI to raid election offices in GA, unleashing fed agents that kill Americans & then cover it up.
Trump’s authoritarian takeover is quickening. We must respond like the people of Minneapolis —peacefully but with fierce urgency.
Trump’s authoritarian takeover is quickening. We must respond like the people of Minneapolis —peacefully but with fierce urgency.
Important update: a federal judge has ruled that Russ Vought & OMB were breaking the law & must tell the public exactly how they are spending (or not spending) funds appropriated by Congress.
I wrote this law years ago to ensure transparency and accountability.
I wrote this law years ago to ensure transparency and accountability.
BREAKING: A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reveal how it apportions taxpayer money, including information it apparently tried to hide through spend plans in footnotes.
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
Court once again shuts down OMB attempts to keep spending secret - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
A federal judge ordered the Trump admin to reveal legally binding plans to spend congressionally appropriated funds today in a lawsuit brought by CREW against OMB and OMB's Director Russell Vought.
www.citizensforethics.org
January 30, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Important update: a federal judge has ruled that Russ Vought & OMB were breaking the law & must tell the public exactly how they are spending (or not spending) funds appropriated by Congress.
I wrote this law years ago to ensure transparency and accountability.
I wrote this law years ago to ensure transparency and accountability.
More grift.
A nursing home super PAC donated millions to Trump’s campaign.
And, lo and behold, he made it easier for them to cut staffing to pad their profits.
Literally wheeling and dealing on the backs of the elderly and the disabled.
This man’s grift knows no low.
A nursing home super PAC donated millions to Trump’s campaign.
And, lo and behold, he made it easier for them to cut staffing to pad their profits.
Literally wheeling and dealing on the backs of the elderly and the disabled.
This man’s grift knows no low.
After Donations, Trump Administration Revoked Rule Requiring More Nursing Home Staff
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:51 PM
More grift.
A nursing home super PAC donated millions to Trump’s campaign.
And, lo and behold, he made it easier for them to cut staffing to pad their profits.
Literally wheeling and dealing on the backs of the elderly and the disabled.
This man’s grift knows no low.
A nursing home super PAC donated millions to Trump’s campaign.
And, lo and behold, he made it easier for them to cut staffing to pad their profits.
Literally wheeling and dealing on the backs of the elderly and the disabled.
This man’s grift knows no low.
Today, Secretary Rubio told us that Trump didn't tip off his buddies in the oil & gas industry about his invasion of Venezuela.
Trouble is, Trump literally admitted on camera to doing just that.
What else are they hiding about this corrupt, illegal operation?
Trouble is, Trump literally admitted on camera to doing just that.
What else are they hiding about this corrupt, illegal operation?
January 29, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Today, Secretary Rubio told us that Trump didn't tip off his buddies in the oil & gas industry about his invasion of Venezuela.
Trouble is, Trump literally admitted on camera to doing just that.
What else are they hiding about this corrupt, illegal operation?
Trouble is, Trump literally admitted on camera to doing just that.
What else are they hiding about this corrupt, illegal operation?
Violent settlers in the West Bank are burning Palestinian villages & beating residents with impunity.
These attacks have been met w/ silence from the Trump Admin & Netanyahu govt.
US taxpayers shouldn't be giving the Netanyahu govt an annual $3 billion blank check for weapons.
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These attacks have been met w/ silence from the Trump Admin & Netanyahu govt.
US taxpayers shouldn't be giving the Netanyahu govt an annual $3 billion blank check for weapons.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Violent settlers in the West Bank are burning Palestinian villages & beating residents with impunity.
These attacks have been met w/ silence from the Trump Admin & Netanyahu govt.
US taxpayers shouldn't be giving the Netanyahu govt an annual $3 billion blank check for weapons.
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These attacks have been met w/ silence from the Trump Admin & Netanyahu govt.
US taxpayers shouldn't be giving the Netanyahu govt an annual $3 billion blank check for weapons.
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I'm relieved @repilhan.bsky.social is okay after she was attacked at her town hall last night. But Trump’s response was shameful — & Republicans should say so.
His baseless & racist attacks against her have no doubt endangered her. His inability to condemn the attack is appalling.
His baseless & racist attacks against her have no doubt endangered her. His inability to condemn the attack is appalling.
January 28, 2026 at 2:44 PM
I'm relieved @repilhan.bsky.social is okay after she was attacked at her town hall last night. But Trump’s response was shameful — & Republicans should say so.
His baseless & racist attacks against her have no doubt endangered her. His inability to condemn the attack is appalling.
His baseless & racist attacks against her have no doubt endangered her. His inability to condemn the attack is appalling.
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the more than 6 million Jews — and millions of others — who were murdered by the brutal Nazi regime.
May their memory be a reminder that we must fight antisemitism, hatred, & bigotry in all their forms.
Never Again.
May their memory be a reminder that we must fight antisemitism, hatred, & bigotry in all their forms.
Never Again.
January 27, 2026 at 10:58 PM
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the more than 6 million Jews — and millions of others — who were murdered by the brutal Nazi regime.
May their memory be a reminder that we must fight antisemitism, hatred, & bigotry in all their forms.
Never Again.
May their memory be a reminder that we must fight antisemitism, hatred, & bigotry in all their forms.
Never Again.