Susan Collins
Tracked across 48 events · 3343 articles · First seen Jan 05, 2025 · Last active Aug 13, 2026
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Impact: As a Republican Senator from United States — Maine, Susan Collins>>> is running for reelection, navigating her relationship with Donald Trump>>> to maintain popularity and secure her sixth term. Her political strategy of independence from Donald Trump>>> has helped her avoid primary challenges and secure federal funding for United States — Maine>>>.
Jun 08, 2026 · 59 articles
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Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in United States — Maine, suspended his campaign on July 8, 2026, following a sexual assault allegation by former girlfriend Jenny Racicot, reported by Politico. Platner denied…
Impact: Collins is the Republican incumbent facing Jackson. She has a history of outperforming polls and is a key figure in the Senate race.
Apr 20, 2026 · 187 articles
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Impact: Republican incumbent; scandal improves her reelection prospects.
Jul 06, 2026 · 135 articles
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Impact: Susan Collins is a five-term Republican Senator from United States — Maine, who will face the winner of the Democratic primary. Her campaign emphasizes smaller group meetings over large town halls.
Apr 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: Susan Collins>>>, a US Senator, raised concerns about the shortage of doctors in rural areas and advocated for exemptions from the H-1B visa fee for medical professionals.
Jun 03, 2026 · 7 articles
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Impact: United States — Maine Senator urged halt to vehicle stops; her re-election campaign faces challenges as Trump undercuts her stance.
Jul 07, 2026 · 114 articles
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Impact: Susan Collins, the incumbent Republican Senator from United States — Maine, is Graham Platner's opponent in the November election. The United States — Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's statement focuses on her voting record and ties to Donald Trump.
Jun 10, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: Susan Collins is the longtime Republican Senator from Maine whom Graham Platner is seeking to unseat. The scandal surrounding Platner could potentially benefit her reelection campaign.
May 30, 2026 · 41 articles
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Key senators unveiled a short-term spending bill on Sunday that would keep federal agencies funded past the midterm elections and into early December, aiming to avoid a government shutdown during campaign season. The Senate is…
Impact: Collins, as Appropriations chair, advocated for delaying the grants rule and shaping the bill.
Aug 02, 2026 · 27 articles
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The United States — United States Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General in a narrow 50-49 vote on August 8, 2026, after a contentious confirmation process. Blanche, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, had…
Impact: Opposed Blanche, arguing that his actions eroded the department's independence. Her vote reflected moderate Republican concerns about the nominee's record.
Jul 28, 2026 · 429 articles
International
Impact: Susan Collins, a Republican Senator, opposed the war powers resolution, arguing it would send the wrong message to Iran and U.S. troops.
Mar 04, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Susan Collins>>> is the Republican incumbent in United States — Maine whom Graham Platner>>> would face in November. Defeating her is crucial for Democrats to regain Senate control.
Jun 02, 2026 · 8 articles
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Impact: Susan Collins, a research associate at University of Chicago, co-authored the analysis and highlighted the surprising steeper decline in support among non-college educated independents for Donald Trump.
Jun 12, 2026 · 36 articles
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Impact: Susan Collins is the incumbent Republican senator whom Graham Platner is challenging for the United States — Maine Senate seat.
Oct 22, 2025 · 9 articles
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Impact: Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, is working behind the scenes with other senators to find a resolution to the shutdown.
Nov 05, 2025 · 9 articles
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Impact: Susan Collins, Republican chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, expressed support for extending tax credits with changes like new income caps.
Nov 13, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: Susan Collins voted against a procedural motion to kill the 'anti-weaponization' fund, exposing divisions within the Republican party.
Jun 03, 2026 · 138 articles
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Impact: Senator Collins is working with Democrats to find a path forward for the bill in the Senate.
Jul 21, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Impact: Senator Susan Collins>>> is the incumbent Republican Senator in Maine facing a high-stakes re-election battle against Graham Platner>>>.
May 27, 2026 · 338 articles
Domestic
Impact: Susan Collins, an electorally vulnerable Republican Senator, joined Democrats in an attempt to ban Donald Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund.
Jun 06, 2026 · 16 articles
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Impact: Republican senator who expressed surprise at Trump's announcement.
Jun 24, 2026 · 81 articles
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Former Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is scheduled to be the featured speaker at a Labor Day rally in Ellsworth, Maine, in one of his first public appearances since ending his campaign in July.…
Impact: Republican senator whom Platner was challenging; mentioned as context for his withdrawal.
Aug 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Susan Collins, a Republican Senator, opposed the funding bill for the ballroom, emphasizing that Donald Trump's commitment to private funding should be upheld.
Jun 16, 2026 · 26 articles
International
Impact: Sen. Collins voted for the war powers resolution.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
Impact: Susan Collins, a Republican Senator from Maine, is seeking reelection and has maintained her popularity by distancing herself from President Trump, a strategy that has helped her survive political challenges.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
Domestic
Impact: Senator Collins is mentioned as a Republican who supported the bipartisan funding effort in 2022.
Jul 10, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Impact: Susan Collins is the longtime Republican Senator whom Graham Platner is hoping to defeat in the Maine Senate race.
Jun 05, 2026 · 61 articles
Domestic
Impact: Senate Appropriations ranking member, mentioned similarly. No market impact.
Aug 02, 2026 · 21 articles
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