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Sen. Chris Van Hollen told Breaking Points he does not accept AIPAC money and says Democrats should be held accountable for failing to challenge U.S. support for Israel’s assault on Gaza. Looking ahead to the 2028 U.S. presidential race, he says it should matter where candidates for the highest... show more

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