Democrat Senate leader Schumer set to face left-wing challenge21 minutes agoAlex Smith
Reuters Composite image of Chris Van Hollen on the left and Chuck Schumer on the rightReuters
Chris Van Hollen (L) says he will challenge Chuck Schumer (R) and that the Democrats need new leadership

US Senator Chuck Schumer is facing a challenge to his job as US Senate majority leader from rival Democrat Senator Chris Van Hollen, as the party prepares to take control of Congress after sweeping the midterm elections.

Van Hollen, 67, said in a post on X on Thursday that Americans voted for change earlier this month and "to deliver, we need new leadership".