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How taxing the wealthy could work
Tax cuts for the middle and working classes, and tax hikes for the rich. What's behind this trend? We ask Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen to explain his bill that eliminates federal income tax for many workers while hiking taxes for high earners. We also hear from a tax policy expert who has some reservations. The Indicator has a weekly newsletter! Be among the first to sign up now: npr.org/indicatornewsletter Related episodes: What if our income was taxed ... totally differently? Will the tax cuts pay for themselves? For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.
linked tattoo, says ‘second chances’ matter
Sen. Chris Van Hollen defends Senate candidate Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo and past comments, arguing his PTSD warrants a second chance in politics.
'I'm Not Voting for One Dime' for 'Illegal War that Donald Trump Started'
Thursday on MS NOW's "All In," Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) said he was "not voting for one dime, for this illegal war" that he said President Donald Trump started. | Clips
Bessent says Gulf and Asian allies have requested swap lines
STORY: :: Bessent says Gulf and Asian allies have requested currency swap lines from the U.S. :: Washington, D.C. / April 22, 2026 :: Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Maryland ... -April 22, 2026 at 02:20 pm EDT - MarketScreener
Iran's Willing to Make Concessions on Nukes, Trump and Netanyahu Won't, Also, Iran's More Radical Now
On Tuesday's broadcast of NPR's "Morning Edition," Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) claimed that "Tehran has been willing to make some concessions with | Clips
Democrat Chris Van Hollen pushes back on left
Van Hollen, cited as a potential presidential contender in 2028, spoke to the Washington Examiner about his tax plan on Thursday.
'Hard for the Iranians to Be Able to Trust' U.S. Negotiators Because We Bombed Them During Talks
On Tuesday's broadcast of MS NOW's "Ana Cabrera Reports," Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) argued that "it's kind of hard for the Iranians to be able to trust | Clips