El-Sayed says he'd back Van Hollen as majority leader over Schumer 

Michigan’s newly elected Democratic senator has renewed his push for Maryland’s senior senator to take over as Senate majority leader, reiterating his endorsement of the Maryland lawmaker for the position. The call comes amid growing speculation about leadership shifts within the Democratic caucus following recent electoral gains. El-Sayed, who previously backed the Maryland senator in May, framed his support as a strategic move to strengthen the party’s direction ahead of key legislative battles. The debate over leadership highlights internal divisions as Democrats assess their priorities in the coming session.

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s newly elected Democratic senator, reupped his calls Thursday morning for Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) to become Senate majority leader over current Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) In an interview on “CNN News Central,” El-Sayed echoed his May endorsement of the Maryland senator for the role. “I’ve been very clear: I think...