The Washington Post(@washingtonpost):As Susan Collins faces a tight reelection race, news of a probe involving political contributions and federal contracts is raising a politically charged question: Where does Collins’s aggressive advocacy on behalf of Mainers end and improper influence begin?

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2026.09.26 19:00

As Susan Collins faces a tight reelection race, news of a probe involving political contributions and federal contracts is raising a politically charged question: Where does Collins’s aggressive advocacy on behalf of Mainers end and improper influence begin?