How Sen. Chris Van Hollen plans to flex Democratic power on the foreign aid front

"We need new leadership," says Senator Chris Van Hollen, who on Thursday announced he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Democratic majority leader. Van Hollen has garnered support among Democrats for his sharp criticism of the Trump administration, including their upheaval of U.S. programs to promote health and end poverty around the world.

Congress Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader In an interview with NPR on Tuesday, two days before his announcement, Van Hollen spoke to NPR about his plans to "shine a light on all the harm and damage the Trump administration's done to our country and our interests around the world" — and what the Democrats hope to accomplish with foreign aid.