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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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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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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