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Progressive challenge to Senate leader
Progressive senator challenges Schumer for Senate leadership, demanding immediate Iran war defunding.
In brief
Progressive senator challenges Schumer for Senate leadership, demanding immediate Iran war defunding. Sen. Chris Van Hollen challenges Sen. Chuck Schumer to lead Senate with bolder agenda on Iran war and corporate power. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Progressive challenge to Senate leader
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a progressive from Maryland, challenges Sen. Chuck Schumer to lead the Senate next year.
Iran war defunding demand
Van Hollen calls for immediate defunding of Iran war, not postponing until new Congress.
Schumer's response
Schumer says Democrats should use purse power to end Iran war but lacks strategy.
Election mandate for change
Van Hollen claims sweeping Democratic election victories mandate big economic changes for working people.
The takeaway
Sen. Chris Van Hollen challenges Sen. Chuck Schumer to lead Senate with bolder agenda on Iran war and corporate power.