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Chris Van Hollen

 
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Senator
Maryland
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2023
2028
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Representative Offices
Address
60 West Street
Suite
Suite 107
City/State/Zip
Annapolis MD, 21401
Phone
410-263-1325
Address
1900 North Howard Street
Suite
Suite 100
City/State/Zip
Baltimore MD, 21218
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667-212-4610
Address
204 Cedar Street
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Suite 200C
City/State/Zip
Cambridge MD, 21613
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410-221-2074
Address
32 West Washington Street
Suite
Suite 203
City/State/Zip
Hagerstown MD, 21740
Phone
301-797-2826
Address
1101 Mercantile Ln
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Suite 210
City/State/Zip
Largo MD, 20774-5360
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301-322-6560
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News
02/04/2025 --fox5sandiego
President Donald Trump and billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk have moved to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which spent some $30 billion last year on humanitarian, development and security aid to more than 100 countries.
02/04/2025 --dailykos
Russian aides are rejoicing over President Donald Trump and billionaire DOGE bro Elon Musk’s hostile takeover of the U.S. Agency of International Affairs. “Smart move by [Musk], trying to plug USAID's Deep Throat. Let's hope notorious Deep State doesn't swallow him whole...” deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia Dmitry Medvedev wrote on X.Meanwhile, Maria Zakharova, director of information and press for Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shared similar thoughts via Telegram. "USAID means the coordinated suppression—at the request of its sponsors—by its so-called 'pocket' media of inconvenient topics, facts, and opinions that do not fit the Washington-approved version of events,” she said.The U.S. Agency for International Development, where Democrats held a press conference on Feb. 3 to oppose Elon Musk’s illegal takeover.USAID is an independent agency that manages civilian foreign aid and assistance for developing nations. In addition to detecting global viruses, it plays a crucial role in promoting democracy worldwide. By supporting countries in need, USAID bolsters a "soft power" strategy that contributes to more balanced international relations among leading nations.As Vladimir Putin’s sycophants voice their admiration of Trump and Musk gutting the agency, Democrats held a press conference outside of the USAID office Monday. They reminded Americans that infiltrating federal offices, locking employees out, seizing classified information, and closing down the federal website over the weekend was illegal.“USAID is a criminal organization. Time for it to die,” Musk wrote on X.Democrats also said that the dismantling of a government agency must be authorized by Congress. Thus, Trump does not have the authority to shut down USAID, which, they argue, would further increase the power of foreign adversaries at a time when the threat of U.S. destabilization has never been higher. “Make no mistake, this effort by Elon Musk and so-called DOGE to shut down USAID is an absolute gift to our adversaries,” Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said during the press conference. ““To Russia, to China, to Iran and others because AID is an essential instrument of U.S. foreign policy and U.S. national security policy,” he added. “This has nothing to do with making the U.S. government more efficient and everything to do with aiding and abetting our adversaries around the world.”This press conference was held after Trump tapped Secretary of State and lapdog Marco Rubio as the acting director of USAID. Hours earlier, Musk was assigned to shut down the agency, confirming the takeover of the autonomous agency. President Donald Trump tapped Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the acting director of USAID.“It’s a completely unresponsive agency. It has to be aligned with American foreign policy. I said very clearly when, during my confirmation hearing, that every dollar we spend and every program we fund that program will be aligned with the interests of the United States. USAID has a history of sort of ignoring that, deciding that it’s a global charity separate from the national interest,” Rubio told reporters.Meanwhile, Musk’s extensive business deals in China show a glaring conflict of interest. “China is cheering at this action today,” Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut said during the press conference.In July, Sen. Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, and Sen. Todd Young, Republican of Indiana, introduced the bipartisan Fully Funding Our National Security Priorities Act to empower USAID and the State Department. It would have allowed USAID to submit an “underfunded” list of priorities to “effectively counter the People’s Republic of China, which is rapidly expanding its global diplomatic presence,” but the bill died before even leaving the committee.“China is rapidly expanding its diplomatic footprint around the world. Now is not the time to cut resources at the State Department and USAID. We should be doing the exact opposite,” Kaine said in a press release. Now at the helm of Trump, cronies like Musk and Rubio have taken it upon themselves to shutter the entire agency, be it legal or not. Meanwhile, Russia and China, it seems, are thrilled to have reduced U.S. oversight, giving them greater freedom to expand their corrupt global influence. You can help ensure that Daily Kos remains the paywall-free home for our shared fight for democracy and justice. Readers like you support Daily Kos. Can you chip in today?
02/04/2025 --rollcall
Collins is seen during his confirmation hearing last month.
02/04/2025 --starexponent
Elon Musk has sidelined career officials, gained access to sensitive databases and even shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development. All of this is happening without congressional approval.
01/30/2025 --huffpost
"What a horrible, pathetic, little man," one said of the president blaming DEI efforts for the deadly crash.
01/30/2025 --rollcall
Rep. Elise Stefanik, the nominee to be ambassador to the United Nations, told Senate Foreign Relations members last week that she favored “tailored cuts” in U.S. funding for the United Nations.
01/27/2025 --salon
In a letter, three Maryland Democrats said they had "grave concerns" that Trump's move would do lasting damage
01/19/2025 --baltimoresun
TikTok on Sunday said it would restore service in the U.S. after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would "save" the social media platform with an executive order during his first day in office.
01/15/2025 --capitalgazette
A Marylander is leading the U.S. Senate fight for D.C. statehood even as the state vies with Washington to be the future home of the NFL’s Commanders.
01/06/2025 --theepochtimes
The local government will lease the land for 99 years and the lease can be extended.
12/26/2024 --baltimoresun
One by one, Mayor Muriel E. Bowser and her allies tackled objections from the bill’s chief opponents to carve out a last-minute path to a win in the Senate.
12/21/2024 --fox5sandiego
The path for the NFL's Washington Commanders to return to the nation’s capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended early Saturday with a postmidnight reprieve.
12/18/2024 --foxnews
Congressional leaders struck a deal to avert a government shutdown that includes a provision to cover the cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
12/18/2024 --theintercept
Everyone from janitors to the Geek Squad could be forced to help the NSA spy — and Democrats barely put up a fight.The post Top Senator Warns Sweeping New Surveillance Powers Will “Inevitably Be Misused” by Trump appeared first on The Intercept.
12/17/2024 --kron4
Congress on Tuesday rolled out its last major funding deal of the year and is expected to move quickly to try to pass it ahead of a Friday government shutdown deadline. The bill, which is more than 1,500 pages long, would keep the government funded at current levels through March 14, buying time for the [...]
12/17/2024 --kron4
The Washington Commanders could soon see kickoff take place in the heart of the nation’s capital. The government funding deal unveiled by congressional negotiators on Tuesday paved the way for moving the Commanders' stadium from Maryland, to Washington, D.C., a development that local officials are touting as a big win for the city. The legislation [...]
12/09/2024 --fox5sandiego
Social Security beneficiaries could face longer wait times for service next year unless Congress agrees to the White House budget office’s request to increase funding for the Social Security Administration (SSA), the administration that runs the program is warning.
12/02/2024 --washingtonpost
In the remaining weeks of his presidency, Biden must correct course.
12/01/2024 --cbsnews
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Ted Cruz and Alex Padilla join Major Garrett.
11/24/2024 --cbsnews
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 24, 2024.
11/20/2024 --clickondetroit
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders is making an attempt to block some U.S. arms to Israel over civilian deaths in Gaza.
11/20/2024 --huffpost
HuffPost obtained a White House message to senators ahead of a crucial vote on sending the Israelis more arms amid the Gaza and Lebanon wars. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is helping the administration shield the policy.
11/19/2024 --pressherald
Donald Trump’s transition team has begun what a close ally calls a hostile takeover of the federal government, ignoring the rules for the handover of power in the process.
11/04/2024 --rollcall
Campaign finance reform advocates hope a potential win by Vice President Kamala Harris, seen here in Michigan last week with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will make changing those laws a priority.
10/30/2024 --huffpost
Top Democrats, including Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and longtime U.S. House member Steny Hoyer, have weighed in.
10/10/2024 --kron4
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) sparred in their lone debate this cycle Thursday night as they look to replace retiring Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) next year. Alsobrooks has emerged as the favorite, with polls showing her squarely in the drivers seat. According to an aggregate of [...]
09/25/2024 --capitalgazette
Former Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday the revival of the Red Line project he canceled nearly a decade ago is a mistake and should not be a federal priority.
09/24/2024 --salon
U.S. law requires cutting off weapons shipments to countries that block the delivery of humanitarian assistance
09/20/2024 --foxnews
Democrats roundly condemned political violence on Thursday after news that a suspect had been arrested for threatening to hurt and kill six of the Supreme Court's nine Justices and some of their family members.
09/17/2024 --cision
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, and a diverse coalition from restaurants and fuel retailers to city governments, transportation energy providers, and blind entrepreneurs today urged lawmakers to oppose the RECHARGE Act...
09/12/2024 --theepochtimes
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) holds a press availability on climate at 12:45 p.m. ET on Sept. 12.
07/30/2024 --rollcall
Former U.S. alpine skiing champion Lindsey Vonn speaks during the Salt Lake City bid for the 2034 Winter Games during the 142nd session of the International Olympic Committee on July 24.
07/27/2024 --kron4
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) has risen to near the top of the list of possible running mates as Vice President Harris considers who she wants to run alongside her. Kelly has been sent vetting materials as one of a handful of Democrats under consideration for the role. A veteran and former astronaut, Kelly brings a [...]
07/27/2024 --kron4
Vice President Harris’s white-hot start to her presidential campaign is prompting questions over how long her political honeymoon can last. Republicans for days have said Harris’s performance in the days since President Biden dropped out of the presidential race and backed her is more of a shooting star than anything sustainable, and with three months [...]
07/26/2024 --theepochtimes
A proposal to expand the popular Child Tax Credit is being opposed by Senate Republicans, who claim it will discourage work and reward illegal immigrants.
07/24/2024 --ocregister
While Republicans are looking forward to Netanyahu’s speech, most Democrats are approaching the occasion with bated breath and dread — if they plan to attend at all.
07/24/2024 --columbian
WASHINGTON (AP) — The arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has touched off a flurry of protests in the nation’s capital, including a sit-in at a congressional office building that ended with multiple arrests. Some of the demonstrations have condemned Israel but others have expressed support while pressing Netanyahu to strike a cease-fire deal and bring home the hostages still being held by Hamas.
 
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