# Schumer's former ally mounts leadership challenge as Democrats face rare internal power struggle > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/3474042 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 4 outlets covering · First listed: Fox News, Nov 13, 2026, 12:23 PM · Read it: Senate Democrats face their first contested leadership race since 1994 as Chris Van Hollen challenges Chuck Schumer with Bernie Sanders' backing. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 12, 2026, 10:24 PM: [Chuck Schumer faces challenge for Senate leadership from rival Democrat]() — Financial Times (Newspaper, United Kingdom, rated Center) Chris Van Hollen to run to be majority leader in upper house after sweeping party victory in midterm elections - Nov 13, 2026, 9:48 AM: [Democratic Senate leader Schumer set to face leadership challenge]() — BBC (Public broadcaster, United Kingdom, rated Center) Maryland Senator Van Hollen says "new leadership" is needed for Democrats following the party's recent midterm successes. - Nov 13, 2026, 12:23 PM: [Schumer's former ally mounts leadership challenge as Democrats face rare internal power struggle]() — Fox News (TV network, United States, rated Right) Senate Democrats face their first contested leadership race since 1994 as Chris Van Hollen challenges Chuck Schumer with Bernie Sanders' backing. - Nov 13, 2026, 12:29 PM: [Schumer Faces Challenge for Senate Leadership]() — CNN (TV network, United States, rated Lean left)