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Senator Chris Van Hollen on the Epstein Files, and the Leadership Crisis in Washington

November 24, 2025·27 min·2 clips

Senator Van Hollen reveals why he doesn't trust Trump to release the Epstein documents despite Congress's order.

David Remnick interviews Senator Chris Van Hollen about the political crises in Washington, including the release of Epstein files, Democratic leadership struggles under Chuck Schumer, and Republican compliance with Trump. Van Hollen also discusses immigration injustices and calls for party unity and spine-stiffening against special interests.

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