Susan Collins
United States Senator from Maine since 1997
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What about everything else?”
- When Collins took credit for persuading Trump to exempt road salt from his Canadian tariffs, Jackson landed his best counterpunch of the night... he declaredCNNcnn.com/2026/10…
That’s just not going to happen,
- Collins said in JuneCNNcnn.com/2026/10…
There’s only one of us on the stage who has always been pro-choice, and that’s me,
- she said, a reference to Mr. Jackson’s opposition to abortion rights earlier in his political careerThe New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/10…
- Collins also hit back against attempts to tie her to the end of Roe v. Wade, referencing Jackson’s more conservative stance on abortion earlier in his career and quippingNBC Newsnbcnews.com/politics/2026…
- Collins saidCNNcnn.com/2026/10…
I voted against my party more than another other senator on either side of the aisle,
If you look at the policies that have driven up the cost of living in Maine, you have to look at Augusta,
- Collins saidCNNcnn.com/2026/10…
You cannot abolish ICE,... Do you really want to abolish an agency that is responsible for deporting violent criminals?”
- Ms. Collins said, asking rhetoricallyThe New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/10…
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Former Obama advisor tells divided Maine Democrats to 'get over your s---' and win the race
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/media/former…And the endorsement comes as both Maine candidates struggle to mount a solid lead, with Jackson holding narrow edges in most polls but many voters not yet set on their choice
Newsweeknewsweek.com/what/maine…GOP sees House prospects grow bleaker as districts shift to blue
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/house…Presidents always suffer from proximity when Americans are discontented about the economy
CNNcnn.com/2026/10…First Georgia Senate debate spotlights fight over Trump- and Biden-era policies
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/politics/2026…The question came one day after the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre and referenced criticism he has faced from some members of Atlanta's Jewish community after voting to block an arms shipment to Israel
The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…In Maine Senate Race, Spiking Heating Oil Costs Put Susan Collins on Defensive
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/10…The financial disclosure filed this week—after a nearly two-month extension—shows that Jackson's primary source of income this year and last was consulting work, and that he holds with his spouse up to $430,000 worth of assets
Newsweeknewsweek.com/troy/jackson…Trump seems pretty sore over Republicans not wanting to campaign with him
CNNcnn.com/2026/10…The American public, however, sees it differently — and some key economic indicators provide ample evidence for their discontent
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash over Trump and seniority in Maine’s first Senate debate
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/politics/2026…Jon Stewart shreds 'criminally naive' GOP senator Susan Collins
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…GOP spends big on midterm ads and Jim Bakker dies at 86: Morning Rundown
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/news/us…President Donald Trump has never had worse poll numbers with his base than he does ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
CNNcnn.com/2026/10…Here’s why Maine’s famous election slogan will be disproven in midterms
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…AOC on Susan Collins touting the money she got for body cameras and ICE training in the DHS bill
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Supreme Court Begins Term With Major Climate Case
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/10…The Supreme Court launched its new term Monday with a blockbuster oral argument over whether federal or state laws and courts should handle civil lawsuits against energy companies for alleged climate change harms
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/supreme…Army secretary who quit Pentagon after clashes with Hegseth breaks silence
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Fed’s Kashkari says inflation ‘still too high’ despite lower PCE data than expected
The Hillthehill.com/business/6123503…Stocks edged up on Thursday as bond yields eased after reaching decades-long highs
International Business Timesibtimes.com/bond/yields…Dem Senate nominee apologizes to Jewish voters after 'genocide' remark sparked backlash
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/dem…Troy Jackson, the Democratic candidate in the Maine Senate race, apologized for recent remarks about how Jewish people view the term “genocide” amid the war in Gaza
Newsweeknewsweek.com/troy/jackon…Susan Collins, Troy Jackson Must Convince Voters on 5 Issues at 1st Debate
Newsweeknewsweek.com/susan/collins…Troy Jackson apologizes for remarks about Jewish Maine residents’ views of Gaza war
CNNcnn.com/2026/09…Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger who has touted his working-class bonafides on the campaign trail, is facing backlash from both sides of the aisle over a viral ad that critics are labeling as tone-deaf pandering
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/maine…Maine Democrat who rejects special interests previously ran PAC that courted them
The Washington Postwashingtonpost.com/politics/20…Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger who has touted his working-class bonafides on the campaign trail, is facing backlash from both sides of the aisle over a viral ad that critics are labeling as tone-deaf pandering
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/maine…Taxpayer-funded ads are the latest Trump headache for beleaguered GOP senators
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…Senators have demanded a response within the next 48 hours detailing ’how this president is literally stealing their tax dollars to air campaign ads celebrating himself’
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Dem Senate nominee silent after Susan Collins' office was vandalized with vulgar message
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/dem…Senator Susan Collins is facing a new economic headwind in her reelection bid as home heating oil prices surge to a record high ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
Newsweeknewsweek.com/susan/collins…Lawmakers slam Trump’s move to cancel $810M in funding approved by Congress
The Washington Postwashingtonpost.com/politics/20…The vast majority of the cuts, some $567 million, were aimed at Health and Human Services programs that provided funding to non-government organizations supporting refugees, asylees and other non-citizens
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/trump…A past FBI inquiry complicates Susan Collins’s campaign message in Maine
The Washington Postwashingtonpost.com/politics/20…Yet even as the county’s wood had grown to an ideal size to harvest, the machines Molly London typically uses sat idle
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Chris Pappas Reverses Polling Trend in New Hampshire Senate Race
Newsweeknewsweek.com/chris/pappas…He leads his Republican opponent, former Representative Mike Rogers, by five percentage points
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…Trump’s FDA nominee questioned on vaccines and abortion stance in Senate hearing
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…The administration had struggled to find a candidate for surgeon general whom Congress would support
CNNcnn.com/2026/09…Senate Republicans Defeat Latest Push to End Iran War
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/politics/policy…Four Republican senators sided with nearly all Democratic members on a resolution calling for President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran or seek congressional authorization
Newsweeknewsweek.com/list/of…Collins rips report on pay-for-play allegations: ‘Partisan hit job’
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/senate…President Donald Trump’s dismal approval ratings were dragging her down in the polls, and she was falling behind her likely 2020 Democratic challenger in fundraising
Esquireesquire.com/news/politics…Collins: White House backing down from NIH grant order
The Hillthehill.com/policy/healthcare…The proposed directive would have established a commission with the power to block government research grants if the money supported work in areas that did not align with President Trump’s political agenda
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…Fed’s Barr Sees More Rate Hikes Ahead
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/livecoverage/stock…Stocks fell on Wednesday as Treasury yields continued to climb, reaching a 19-year high
International Business Timesibtimes.com/bond/yields…Fed's Collins warns inflation could be 'notably' higher after backing rate hike
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/09…The Fed delivered the widely expected rate hike last week in a unanimous decision
International Business Timesibtimes.com/fed/member…Collins, Murray speak out against reported Trump push to ‘politicize grantmaking’
The Hillthehill.com/policy/healthcare…Senator Susan Collins is warning the Trump administration against what she describes as an effort to politicize federal health research funding, escalating a dispute over control of National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants as she faces a reelection race that recent polling suggests could be one of the most competitive of her career
Newsweeknewsweek.com/susan/collins…Troy Jackson, a Progressive Brawler, Tries to Flip a Senate Seat in Maine
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…Raju speaks with Collins and Democratic candidate Troy Jackson, who is facing an onslaught of GOP attack ads in the final weeks of the race
CNNcnn.com/2026/09…Vulnerable Republicans are increasingly defying President Trump ahead of the midterms
CNNcnn.com/2026/09…While no single move proves the party expects defeat in November, seven recent developments show the GOP devoting money, presidential attention and increasingly urgent appeals to defending its control of Washington
Newsweeknewsweek.com/signs/republicans…Trump's $5,000 checks get chilly Senate GOP reception
Axiosaxios.com/2026/09…Even some Republicans have poured cold water on Trump’s plan to offer $5,000 payments to voters next year — if they win
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Manchin endorses Collins in Maine Senate race
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/senate…The poll was published this weekend, just before the 50-day mark ahead of the November 3 midterms
Newsweeknewsweek.com/jon/ossoff…Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Sunday joined multiple Republican lawmakers in questioning the fiscal sense of President Trump’s proposal to send $5,000 to every American adult
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/house…While Trump Goes Big in Dallas, Collins Goes Small in Maine to Save Her Seat
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…Susan Collins Faces Fourth Polling Blow Since Jackson Launched Senate Run
Newsweeknewsweek.com/susan/collins…A new poll found Democratic Senate nominees Troy Jackson and Abdul El-Sayed holding slight leads in their respective races, with less than two months before Election Day
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/campaign…Fmr Biden ambassador blames Trump for Canada playing 'footsie' with China
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/fmr…President Trump plunged the United States even deeper into a series of costly global conflicts this week, creating new economic hazards that have rattled financial markets, risked another rise in prices and unnerved some Republicans ahead of the 2026 election
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…Trump’s escalation of fight with Canada puts GOP Senate candidates in a vise
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/senate…President Trump plunged the United States even deeper into a series of costly global conflicts this week, creating new economic hazards that have rattled financial markets, risked another rise in prices and unnerved some Republicans ahead of the 2026 election
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…Midterm Elections Head Into Home Stretch As Candidates Hit Labor Day Events
HuffPosthuffpost.com/entry/midterm…Democrat Senate nominee Troy Jackson released an ad Friday attacking Collins for supporting Kavanaugh and Justice Neil Gorsuch, both of whom later joined the Supreme Court majority that overturned Roe v. Wade in the 2022 Dobbs decision
Newsmaxnewsmax.com/newsfront/susan…Trump becoming major liability for Republicans in midterms, new poll shows
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Nationally, Trump stands at 34 percent approval and 60 percent disapproval, giving him a net approval rating of minus 26
Newsweeknewsweek.com/map/donald…Collins’s Kavanaugh vote becomes key weapon for opponents
The Hillthehill.com/policy/healthcare…Democrat Senate nominee Troy Jackson released an ad Friday attacking Collins for supporting Kavanaugh and Justice Neil Gorsuch, both of whom later joined the Supreme Court majority that overturned Roe v. Wade in the 2022 Dobbs decision
Newsmaxnewsmax.com/newsfront/susan…Collins lights up internet with response to Dem challenger fathering children with relative: 'Stone cold'
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/collins…Platner was expected to speak about labor history and the importance of unions in the U.S. Event organizers were urged not to let him speak by the former girlfriend and another woman who has accused him of domestic abuse
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/politics/2026…Social Security recipients could see up to a $2,400 raise under new proposed ‘Bernie bump’ plan
The Independentindependent.co.uk/us/money…A newly introduced House bill could let some Americans receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) access benefits months earlier than current law allows
Newsweeknewsweek.com/social/security…Trump administration urges Milei to advance US-Argentina trade deal
Buenos Aires Timesbatimes.com.ar/news/economy…President Donald Trump has promised some tariff relief for U.S. ag producers
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/weekl…Crisis on USS Abraham Lincoln exposes shortfalls of US military readiness
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…When Trump started the war on 28 February, it quickly strained the military’s existing budgets — particularly that of the navy, which not only helped launch the initial wave of attacks but was later responsible for an extensive naval blockade
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…From tariffs to French: Trump’s trade war with Canada takes a cultural turn
France 24france24.com/en/video…The US is considering further trade measures against Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs matching the value of new American duties, escalating an already tense relationship between the two countries
Free Press Journalfreepressjournal.in/business/t…Republicans are furious that Trump has revived tariff drama — just in time for the midterms
CNNcnn.com/2026/08…Donald Trump is facing growing criticism from within his own party over his decision to temporarily pause US tariffs on foreign beef in a bid to bring down grocery prices
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth US$20 billion as trade war intensifies
CNAchannelnewsasia.com/world/cana…Ottawa's retaliation will take effect September 8, a timeframe earlier outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney after US President Donald Trump's 50-percent duties came into place Saturday
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/08…Dem who urged scandal-plagued candidate to quit now mourns his downfall in pivotal Maine race
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/dem…Abortion rights group endorses Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Maine Senate race
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Trump’s theory of global power faces a reckoning in Iran and Canada
CNNcnn.com/2026/08…Trump doubles Canadian car tariffs after talks collapse
The Timesthetimes.com/business/companie…Vance asks Mainers to vote Republican — as Trump ups the trade war with Canada
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…Collins, who at times has opposed President Donald Trump's legislative priorities, is a top target for Democrats this year as she runs in a midterm race that's among roughly a dozen that will determine if the GOP holds onto its slim Senate majority
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/vulnerabl…Trump’s Economic Approach Draws Concern From Some Republicans
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/08…Republicans race to defend their majority while Democrats face a fight over how far left to go
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/meet/the…Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on Vehicles and Parts From Canada
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/economy/trade…Trump doubles Canadian car tariffs after talks collapse
The Timesthetimes.com/business/companie…Todd Blanche Refuses to Pledge DOJ Independence From Trump
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk…Attorney General Todd Blanche will join two network shows on Sunday following his narrow Senate confirmation last week
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/administr…Maine Democrat Jackson acknowledges punching man in 1988; he and partner dismiss pushing allegation
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/campaign…Jackson, a one-time logger and a former state Senate president, was chosen a couple of weeks ago by Maine Democrats to replace embattled oysterman Graham Platner, who won the June Democratic Senate nomination in a landslide before imploding and dropping out of the race last month amid rape allegations that he denied
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/susan…Immigration Concerns Climb in Maine as Senate Race Heats Up
Newsweeknewsweek.com/immigration/conce…Collins has represented Maine in the Senate since 1997, winning her fifth term in 2020 by nearly 9 percentage points
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/fox…US Senate approves temporary funding bill to avoid govt shutdown
China Dailychinadaily.com.cn/a/202608…The vote came after hours of negotiations stretching into early Saturday and shortly before senators left Washington for their summer recess
XinhuaNetenglish.news.cn/20260808/c07e8…Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as Trump's attorney general
Haaretzhaaretz.com/us/news…Reproductive health advocates fear newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche will usher in a new wave of restrictions on abortion — even in states where it is legal
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Tight vote on Blanche exposes deep skepticism of Trump's Justice Department
Los Angeles Timeslatimes.com/politics/story…During a Wednesday appearance on comedian Jon Stewart's podcast, Fetterman was pressed on Democrats' failure to use the Senate filibuster to block President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/fetterman…Senate Judiciary panel votes to advance Todd Blanche’s AG nomination
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…The road to confirmation just got bumpier for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/collins…Senate GOP scrambles for August exit strategy that doesn’t anger Trump
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/senate…Only thing is, President Trump and some conservatives pushing for approval of the SAVE America Act don’t want the Senate to beg off
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/reporters…Senate overwhelmingly advances stopgap funding bill aimed at preventing shutdown
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/senate…Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/brucelee…Troy Jackson launches his first general election ad in Maine Senate race, criticizing Susan Collins
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/politics/2028…In fewer than 100 days, the new Democratic nominee has to convince Maine voters to send him to the US Senate — and he’s trying to do it without dwelling on Graham Platner, who dropped out of the race after accusations of rape, which he denies
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Democrats demand answers 6 months after ICE pledge on body cameras
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/house…Trump administration unfreezes $600M for Gavi global vaccine effort
The Hillthehill.com/policy/healthcare…Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has lifted his hold on $600 million in U.S. funding for a global vaccine alliance after the organization agreed to phase out vaccines containing a mercury-based preservative that Kennedy has long criticized
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…