# Van Hollen says Democrats must ‘meet this moment’ in first appearance since challenging Schumer > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/3356376 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 5 outlets covering · First listed: CNN, Nov 13, 2026, 10:00 AM · Read it: ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 12, 2026, 8:03 PM: [Van Hollen will challenge Schumer to lead Senate Democrats]() — Washington Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left) The Maryland Democrat said the country’s election called for change but acknowledged he is an underdog for the role. - Nov 12, 2026, 8:43 PM: [Van Hollen says he will challenge Schumer for majority leader]() — The Hill (Newspaper, United States, rated Center) Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said he would challenge Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for the role of majority leader on Thursday, setting up a showdown in the upper chamber as Democrats prepare to retake the majority. In a post to the social platform X, Van Hollen called for “new leadership” in the Senate.… - Nov 13, 2026, 4:00 AM: [Who Will Lead the New Congress? Van Hollen vs. Schumer]() — The Nation (Magazine, United States, rated Left) Robert L. Borosage Can the bluenami clean its own house? - Nov 13, 2026, 10:00 AM: [Van Hollen says Democrats must ‘meet this moment’ in first appearance since challenging Schumer]() — CNN (TV network, United States, rated Lean left) - Nov 13, 2026, 10:36 AM: [Who is Chris Van Hollen? The senator challenging Schumer as a progressive voice for Democrats]() — Guardian (Newspaper, United Kingdom, rated Lean left)