Chris Van Hollen: “The position our Republican colleagues unfortunately have taken is that we're going to shut down the government if we…”

Menhaden are called 'the most important fish in the sea' for good reason.

Last night’s ruling from a federal judge made plain: the Administration’s efforts are in clear violation of Congressional intent.

The job of a U.S. ambassador, and their staff, whether a political or civilian employee, is to defend and protect U.S. interests.

We must hold them to this standard and hold a hearing to determine what the Department knows, as well as request the original report written by embassy staff on the status about these killings.