A Fox News article reports that Sen. Chris Van Hollen is challenging Chuck Schumer for leadership of Senate Democrats and says he would pursue ending the filibuster, which he calls anti-democratic, letting 51 senators pass legislation. Van Hollen frames his challenge as a response to voters' calls for change after the 2026 midterms, while Schumer says he has the votes to remain leader in the secret ballot contest expected in early December 2026, needing 28 votes or 29 if Democrats win Alaska.