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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 18, 2025 • May 19, 2025, 12:49 AM ET (CBS)
Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 18, 2025 • May 19, 2025, 12:49 AM ET (CBS)
Sen. Van Hollen accuses El Salvador government of being complicit in violating U.S. Constitutional rights in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case • May 13, 2025, 4:58 AM ET (CBS)
In fiery exchange, Sen. Van Hollen demands to know why Trump administration is not facilitating Abrego Garcia's return • May 9, 2025, 5:03 AM ET (CBS)
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen calls for restoration of nearly 400 books removed from U.S. Naval Academy library • May 6, 2025, 9:03 AM ET (CBS)

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Also Known As Christopher Van Hollen, Jr.
Born January 10, 1959 (age 66) • Karachi • Pakistan
Title / Office United States Senate (2017-), United States • House of Representatives (2003-2017), United States

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