Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., speaks during an event and memorial display calling for an end of the war in Iran, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo This spring, in the weeks after U.S. bombs hit Iran, Maryland Democratic senator Chris Van Hollen found his party’s stance on the war “confused.” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demanded the Trump administration “ be straight ” about the objective of the attack. Hakeem Jeffries, Schumer’s