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Democrats allege corruption against Senator Susan Collins following ProPublica report

Democrats in Maine have accused Senator Susan Collins of corruption after a ProPublica report indicated that the FBI had considered investigating her for bribery allegations, which were reportedly halted by former President Trump. The allegations are significant as Collins's Senate seat is critical for Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections.

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<p>Democrats in Maine have accused Republican Senator Susan Collins of corruption following a report from ProPublica that stated the FBI had proposed investigating her for allegedly accepting bribes before former President Donald Trump intervened to halt the inquiry.</p><p>The ProPublica article reported that during Collins's campaign for a fifth term in 2020, the head of her Super PAC solicited a campaign donation from the contracting firm Navatek, which sought assurances of government business in return. This report has significant implications for Collins's Senate seat, which is important for Democrats aiming to gain control of the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections on November 3.</p>

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Democrats accuse Susan Collins of corruption after bombshell ‘pay-to-play’ report

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Democrats allege corruption against Senator Susan Collins following ProPublica report