GOP Sen. Susan Collins backs RFK Jr. ahead of critical Senate vote on HHS secretary nominee
He told me he believed in the efficacy of the polio vaccine, and said he would help restore Americans’ confidence in vaccines and our health agencies,” Sen. Collins said in a
Susan Collins vows to oppose Trump FBI director nominee Kash Patel ahead of critical vote
Key moderate Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced she is voting against Kash Patel to be director of the FBI under President Donald Trump.
Senate confirms controversial Trump pick Kash Patel for FBI director
The Senate confirmed former Justice Department attorney Kash Patel as FBI director to serve a ten-year term. Mitch McConnell announces he'll retire, ending his four-decade Senate career Here’s how much you need to earn to be considered upper class in every US state Donald Trump impact on Daytona 500 clear after NASCAR viewing figures released 500,
How every senator voted on Kash Patel for FBI director
The Senate narrowly confirmed Kash Patel, a Trump loyalist and a critic of the FBI, as the bureau’s director in a 51-49 vote on Thursday afternoon. Republican Sens. Susan Collins (Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) joined all Democrats in opposition.
Trump 2nd term live updates: Kash Patel sworn in as FBI director
President Donald Trump's administration is continuing its radical effort to cut much of the federal government and crackdown on immigration -- and is being met with dozens of legal challenges. On the foreign policy front,
FBI Director Kash Patel to pursue Trump assassination investigation
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Trump loyalist Kash Patel becomes director of FBI, which he vows to remake
The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as the FBI’s ninth director, installing a close ally of President Donald Trump and a staunch critic of the bureau to lead the country’s premier law enforcement agency.
Live updates: Senate kicks off vote series to advance Trump agenda; Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director
Follow live updates as President Donald Trump's pick for FBI director Kash Patel receives his final Senate vote amid criticism from Sen. Dick Durbin and Democrats.
Susan Collins nailed it regarding Donald Trump: Letters
Maine U.S. Sen. Susan Collins nailed it in her assessment of President Donald Trump. Readers weigh in on many issues in today ...
Susan Collins votes no as Kash Patel narrowly wins confirmation as FBI chief
Maine's Republican senator cited Patel's 'aggressive political activity' as one reason for her opposition and Democrats ...
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Susan Collins’ reelection bid already shaping up to be a pivotal — and very expensive — race
One national political forecaster says the 2026 race will likely be a toss-up, but for now, Maine's senior senator looks to ...
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Sen. Collins to vote for RFK Jr., Trump's pick to lead health agency
The Republican said she received several assurances from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccines, although many public health ...
Maddow Blog | Susan Collins has power to leverage on Trump's NIH cuts. But will she use it?
Susan Collins could leverage her position to push back against NIH cuts she opposes. At least for now, the Republican senator ...
Susan Collins Was Never Going to Be a Check on Trump
Surely, moderate Republicans like Sen. Susan Collins—who is up for reelection next year in the reliably blue state of ...
Sen. Collins calls out Trump administration for 'indiscriminate' firings
Sen. Collins is breaking ranks with many in her party by criticizing the cuts across several federal agencies.
Susan Collins Slams 'Poorly Conceived' Trump NIH Directive
The National Institutes of Health directive to cap "indirect costs" for medical research grants drew swift criticism.
Susan Collins is in a familiar place: the Trump hot seat
"There's jokes on Capitol Hill that today is another day that Susan Collins is 'concerned.'" said Casey Burgat, a professor ...
Maine Sen. Collins says she supports RFK Jr. for HHS secretary
Trump tapped RFK Jr. for director of the agency, which oversees drug, vaccine and food safety as well as Medicare and ...
Letter: Paper should press Sen. Collins for answers
I believe it is high time the editors of the Press Herald held Sen. Susan Collins’ feet to the fire. For years now, I’ve written and called Collins when she has voted against what I perceive to be my ...