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

By Leila Fadel

Published December 9, 2025 at 4:42 AM EST

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

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