Sen. Chris Murphy, 53, suffers stroke during son's hockey game Murphy has spent nearly two decades in Congress, winning a House seat in 2006 before moving up to the Senate in 2012 The Independent UK · 20h ago
Wife Learns Her Husband Had Died After Months in ICE Custody: 'I Just Keep Wondering What Happened' Julian Curo Churata died after being taken from a Louisiana detention centre to hospital, while his wife and elected officials seek answers about his medical care and death. International Business Times UK · Oct 21
US lawmakers probe OpenAI over AI ‘going rogue’ as fears of human control grow US lawmakers are demanding answers from OpenAI about artificial intelligence safety. Senator Josh Hawley is investigating an incident where an AI system hacked another company. Senator Chris Van Hollen wants federal agencies to assess AI model risks. Concerns arise as researchers express worries about AI companies prioritizing competition over safety.… The Economic Times · Sep 11
Iran-US war latest: Trump says Hormuz is a ‘very functioning Strait despite the odd rocket or drone’ in bizarre rant US president repeats claim that the vital oil waterway is open The Independent UK · Aug 26
Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meeting Critics include Senator Chris van Hollen, ex-aide to Obama Tommy Vietor and ex-Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger The Guardian - US · Aug 23
Chuck Schumer and Others Slam Trump’s $900 Million White House Construction Plan: ‘$0 to Lower Your Costs’ Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized President Donald Trump over the reported $900 million White House ballroom project, arguing the administration should focus more on easing financial pressures facing Americans. Benzinga · Aug 13
Cassidy’s hepatitis C bill delayed over CBO score A bipartisan bill aimed at combating hepatitis C is stalled in the Senate due to a high score from the Congressional Budget Office, the bill’s lead sponsor Bill Cassidy, R-La., said on Thursday. The bill, co-sponsored by Sen Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., proposes a national strategy to reduce hepatitis C… Roll Call · Aug 6
Major row over airport detention of Johns Hopkins health researcher Fatima Ameaka; Colleagues say she is brilliant but DHS says she is an 'illegal' A major row broke out after Johns Hopkins University public health researcher Fatima Ameaka was detained by immigration authorities as she boarded a domestic flight on Tuesday. She was released later but the Department of Homeland Security said that she had overstayed her visa and violated the law. Maryland Senator… The Times of India · Aug 1
Senators accuse Republican ‘gelatinous blobs’ of caving to Trump on Iran war Democrats Warren and Van Hollen attack Republican ‘rubber stamps’ in Congress for ceding authority to Trump The Guardian - US · Jul 31
Pete Hegseth Tells Senate Iran War Has Cost $37.5 Billion as He Seeks Billions More: 'Without These Funds, We Face Critical Shortfalls' The Pentagon has raised its official estimate for the cost of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran to $37.5 billion, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended a broader request for nearly $70 billion in supplemental war funding during a Senate hearing. Benzinga · Jul 22
National Defense Authorization Act Vote Collapses as Iran War Revolt Rocks Trump's Pentagon Plan The US Senate has blocked a critical defence bill, citing concerns over Iran conflict and US-Israel military ties, highlighting deep political divisions and shifting public opinion. International Business Times UK · Jul 15
Elizabeth Warren Slams Trump 'Big Ugly Bill,' Warns GOP Delayed Medicaid Cuts Until After Midterms: 'We Won’t be Fooled' Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) accused Republicans of structuring President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill to delay Medicaid cuts until after the midterm elections, arguing the timing was designed to limit political backlash. Benzinga · Jul 6
Democrats Are Slamming Trump's Proposed $1.7 Billion IRS Settlement as a 'Plunder' Democrats condemn a reported $1.7bn Trump IRS settlement as a taxpayer 'slush fund' for his allies as an approaching court deadline intensifies scrutiny of the opaque proposed deal. International Business Times UK · May 16
Kash Patel insisted under oath he doesn’t drink excessively — then came the now viral multi-confessions from the FBI director Liar or alcoholic or both? We Got This Covered · May 14
International Business Times UK · May 13 Kash Patel Accused of Lying: Claims Chris Van Hollen $7k 'Drank on Taxpayer Dime' Bar Tab Debunked A Senate hearing turned contentious as FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen clashed over drinking allegations, leading to mutual challenges for alcohol screening tests.
International Business Times UK · May 13 Kash Patel Agrees To Take Military Alcoholism Test On Camera Following Tense Senate Clash: 'Let's Go' FBI Director Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen clashed in a Senate hearing over drinking allegations and misconduct claims, ending with mutual challenges to take alcohol tests.
International Business Times UK · May 12 Kash Patel Fires Back at Sen Van Hollen, Accuses Him of 'Slinging Margaritas' With a Known Felon During Heated Hearing Kash Patel and Senator Van Hollen engaged in a heated exchange over allegations of drinking on duty, with both parties threatening to undergo tests to prove their sobriety.
The Independent UK · May 12 Senator challenges Kash Patel to take test for problem drinking at fiery hearing on Capitol Hill FBI Director accuses Democratic senator of drinking with ‘gang-banging rapist’ as hearing goes south over questions about his alleged alcohol use
Roll Call · May 12 Senate Democrats confront FBI director over reports of imbibing FBI Director Kash Patel denied allegations about his alcohol consumption Tuesday as Senate Democrats raised concerns about his leadership, pressing him on a series of rolling controversies at the agency. At one point during a more than two-hour budget hearing, Patel lashed out at Sen. Chris Van Hollen after the…
Roll Call · May 12 Capitol Lens | Space time From left, Sens. John Hoeven, R-N.D., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Jerry Moran, R-Kan., meet with Artemis II crewmembers in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Tuesday. The Artemis II crew are, from left, Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen, Commander Reid Wiseman and Pilot Victor Glover.
The Guardian - US · May 11 Democrats are playing with fire in trying to reclaim tax cuts from Republicans Senator Chris Van Hollen and other Democratic lawmakers are embracing a policy that hardly benefits the middle class
Axios · May 10 Scoop: Josh Shapiro quietly tries to derail AOC-backed progressive House candidate The May 19 primary is shaping up as an early test of strength for the two potential rivals.
International Business Times UK · Apr 28 US May Deny Visas Over Your Opinions as New DHS Policy Targets 'Extremist' Views: Critics Say It's Too Broad The Trump administration's new DHS guidance allows immigration officers to scrutinise immigrants' political speech, potentially affecting their residency or citizenship applications.
Kiplinger · Mar 24 Tax-Free Income in 2026? These Changes Could Wipe Out Your Federal Bill New legislation aims to exempt up to $92,000 in earnings from federal income tax. Here's who would win.
Latin Times · Mar 24 Democratic Sen. Accuses Trump Of 'Lying' About Iran Talks: 'We Know' Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen accused President Donald Trump of lying about the nature of eventual discussions with Iran as Tehran also rejects such a scenario is taking place.