Sen. Chris Van Hollen says Democrats need to 'fight back at every juncture'

By Leila Fadel

Published December 8, 2025 at 11:42 PM HST

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland about the future of his party.

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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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