Senator Chris Van Hollen
@vanhollen.senate.gov
U.S. Senator for Maryland
vanhollen.senate.gov
vanhollen.senate.gov
It's the citizens on this grand jury & the people blowing whistles in Minneapolis & across America that are standing up to Trump's lawless, authoritarian takeover.
We, the People are protecting our democracy as spineless Republicans in Congress roll over for Trump every time.
We, the People are protecting our democracy as spineless Republicans in Congress roll over for Trump every time.
Grand Jury Rebuffs Justice Dept. Attempt to Indict 6 Democrats in Congress
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:11 AM
It's the citizens on this grand jury & the people blowing whistles in Minneapolis & across America that are standing up to Trump's lawless, authoritarian takeover.
We, the People are protecting our democracy as spineless Republicans in Congress roll over for Trump every time.
We, the People are protecting our democracy as spineless Republicans in Congress roll over for Trump every time.
This is an abhorrent, antisemitic attack. I stand with the Shaare Tefila community and the entire Olney Jewish community.
We must speak out strongly against this hate. It has no place here or anywhere.
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We must speak out strongly against this hate. It has no place here or anywhere.
wtop.com/montgomery-c...
‘Very disturbing’: Rabbi reacts after antisemitic graffiti found at Olney synagogue - WTOP News
Antisemitic graffiti was found Tuesday at an Olney synagogue, prompting a Montgomery County police investigation and renewed community concerns over rising hate incidents.
wtop.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:55 AM
This is an abhorrent, antisemitic attack. I stand with the Shaare Tefila community and the entire Olney Jewish community.
We must speak out strongly against this hate. It has no place here or anywhere.
wtop.com/montgomery-c...
We must speak out strongly against this hate. It has no place here or anywhere.
wtop.com/montgomery-c...
Secretary Lutnick made a big show of telling us about how he cut off contact with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005. That was a lie.
Today he confirmed that in 2012 — after Epstein was convicted — Lutnick visited Epstein's island.
What else is he not telling us? We need answers.
Today he confirmed that in 2012 — after Epstein was convicted — Lutnick visited Epstein's island.
What else is he not telling us? We need answers.
February 11, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Secretary Lutnick made a big show of telling us about how he cut off contact with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005. That was a lie.
Today he confirmed that in 2012 — after Epstein was convicted — Lutnick visited Epstein's island.
What else is he not telling us? We need answers.
Today he confirmed that in 2012 — after Epstein was convicted — Lutnick visited Epstein's island.
What else is he not telling us? We need answers.
As we said from day 1, the Trump Admin & Secretary Rubio had no case when they went after Ms. Ozturk for daring to exercise her First Amendment rights.
They want people to shut up and stand down. We must respond by speaking out and standing strong!
They want people to shut up and stand down. We must respond by speaking out and standing strong!
Immigration Court Drops Case Against Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk
The Turkish national had been arrested by plainclothes federal officers outside her apartment.
www.wsj.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM
As we said from day 1, the Trump Admin & Secretary Rubio had no case when they went after Ms. Ozturk for daring to exercise her First Amendment rights.
They want people to shut up and stand down. We must respond by speaking out and standing strong!
They want people to shut up and stand down. We must respond by speaking out and standing strong!
The CFPB has returned billions of dollars to Americans who were conned & scammed by big corporations. Naturally, many billionaires didn't like that, so they had Trump go after the CFPB.
That's why we must protect the CFPB & ensure the rich don't get to play by their own rules.
That's why we must protect the CFPB & ensure the rich don't get to play by their own rules.
February 10, 2026 at 2:46 PM
The CFPB has returned billions of dollars to Americans who were conned & scammed by big corporations. Naturally, many billionaires didn't like that, so they had Trump go after the CFPB.
That's why we must protect the CFPB & ensure the rich don't get to play by their own rules.
That's why we must protect the CFPB & ensure the rich don't get to play by their own rules.
My heart goes out to the Wootton High School community. We've been in close touch with local officials, and I'm grateful to the first responders for their fast action in response to this emergency.
February 10, 2026 at 12:51 AM
My heart goes out to the Wootton High School community. We've been in close touch with local officials, and I'm grateful to the first responders for their fast action in response to this emergency.
Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine on Day 1.
Well, it's day 385 and while Putin continues his bloody assault on Ukraine, Trump has only cozied up to Russia & gotten played by Putin.
He's undermined Ukraine time and again and brought this war no closer to an end.
Well, it's day 385 and while Putin continues his bloody assault on Ukraine, Trump has only cozied up to Russia & gotten played by Putin.
He's undermined Ukraine time and again and brought this war no closer to an end.
February 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine on Day 1.
Well, it's day 385 and while Putin continues his bloody assault on Ukraine, Trump has only cozied up to Russia & gotten played by Putin.
He's undermined Ukraine time and again and brought this war no closer to an end.
Well, it's day 385 and while Putin continues his bloody assault on Ukraine, Trump has only cozied up to Russia & gotten played by Putin.
He's undermined Ukraine time and again and brought this war no closer to an end.
Today is a dark day for press freedom in Hong Kong. The PRC is snuffing out what was once a beacon of light. I stand in solidarity with Jimmy.
The Trump Admin must stop looking the other way & enforce my Hong Kong Autonomy Act.
Silence in the face of repression is unacceptable.
The Trump Admin must stop looking the other way & enforce my Hong Kong Autonomy Act.
Silence in the face of repression is unacceptable.
Hong Kong democracy champion Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
The heavy sentence for the 78-year-old Apple Daily founder and British citizen was imposed as Beijing seeks to wipe out the city’s remaining press freedoms.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Today is a dark day for press freedom in Hong Kong. The PRC is snuffing out what was once a beacon of light. I stand in solidarity with Jimmy.
The Trump Admin must stop looking the other way & enforce my Hong Kong Autonomy Act.
Silence in the face of repression is unacceptable.
The Trump Admin must stop looking the other way & enforce my Hong Kong Autonomy Act.
Silence in the face of repression is unacceptable.
Today is a dark day for press freedom in Hong Kong. The PRC is snuffing out what was once a beacon of light. I stand in solidarity with Jimmy.
The Trump Admin must stop looking the other way & enforce my Hong Kong Autonomy Act.
Silence in the face of repression is unacceptable.
The Trump Admin must stop looking the other way & enforce my Hong Kong Autonomy Act.
Silence in the face of repression is unacceptable.
Hong Kong democracy champion Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
The heavy sentence for the 78-year-old Apple Daily founder and British citizen was imposed as Beijing seeks to wipe out the city’s remaining press freedoms.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Today is a dark day for press freedom in Hong Kong. The PRC is snuffing out what was once a beacon of light. I stand in solidarity with Jimmy.
The Trump Admin must stop looking the other way & enforce my Hong Kong Autonomy Act.
Silence in the face of repression is unacceptable.
The Trump Admin must stop looking the other way & enforce my Hong Kong Autonomy Act.
Silence in the face of repression is unacceptable.
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.