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Sen. Van Hollen, back in U.S., gives update on meeting deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador prison

Apr 18, 2025
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) returns to the U.S. after meeting Kilmar Abrego Garcia in a El Salvadorian prison, as President Trump again calls Garcia a violent gang member who deserved to be deported; Dr. Mehmet Oz is sworn in as CMS Administrator, pledging to deliver great care to the American people, but warning that involves facing some truths, including healthcare spending is growing faster than the economy and that is unsustainable; Secretary of State Marco Rubio says U.S. may be ready to "move on" from efforts to reach a Russia-Ukraine war peace deal if there is not progress in the coming days; Vice President JD Vance is in Rome meeting with the Italian PM and attending Good Friday services at The Vatican.

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