Tag: susan_collins

• Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Reports Misleading Ads in Alaska, Maine Senate Races and Addresses Trump Drug Speculation

  10 Jul 2026 8:32 a.m. · Source: FactCheck.org

  FactCheck.org reports misleading political ads in the Alaska and Maine Senate races regarding military pay and insider trading. It also addresses speculation about President Trump and an unapproved drug.

  Politics and GovernmentMediaHealthGeneral PoliticsElectionFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartyRepublican PartySocial Issues Alaska Senate RaceMary PeltolaDan SullivanMilitary PaySusan CollinsInsider TradingDonald TrumpFact-checkingFactCheck.org

• Media Monitor: Democrat Graham Platner Ends Maine Senate Campaign After Sexual Assault Allegation

  8 Jul 2026 8:16 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

  The Washington Post is reporting that Democrat Graham Platner has ended his U.S. Senate campaign in Maine following a sexual assault accusation, leaving party leaders to find a replacement by July 27.

  Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyElectionLegalState Governments Graham PlatnerU.S. SenateMaineSexual AssaultCampaignSusan CollinsMidterm ElectionsThe Washington Post

• Media Monitor: Maine Democratic Senate Nominee Accused of Sexual Assault

  6 Jul 2026 6:26 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

  The Washington Post is reporting that Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner faces a sexual assault allegation from a woman he previously dated, which he denies.

  Politics and GovernmentMediaDemocratic PartyElectionGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Graham PlatnerMaineSexual AssaultSenate RaceSusan CollinsPoliticsThe Washington Post

• Media Monitor: PolitiFact examines Sen. Collins' claim on Dobbs ruling's impact in Maine

  24 Jun 2026 8:32 a.m. · Source: PolitiFact's Ellen Hine

  PolitiFact reports on Sen. Susan Collins' assertion that the Dobbs abortion ruling did not impact Maine, detailing the state's legislative efforts to expand abortion access and the "Mostly True" rating of her claim.

  Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesElection Susan CollinsMaineAbortionDobbs v. JacksonBrett KavanaughLegislatureReproductive RightsPolitiFact's Ellen Hine

• Media Monitor: PolitiFact examines Collins' voting record with Trump, fact-checks election fraud claims and Senate race ads

  11 Jun 2026 9:16 a.m. · Source: PolitiFact

  PolitiFact is reporting on its fact-checks, including Sen. Susan Collins' voting record with Donald Trump, claims of California election fraud, and ads in Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio Senate races.

  Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionMedical ScienceSocial Issues Susan CollinsDonald TrumpU.S. SenateFact-checkingElectionsJeffrey EpsteinPancreatic CancerPolitiFact

• Media Monitor: Graham Platner Wins Maine Democratic Senate Nomination

  9 Jun 2026 9:34 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

  The Washington Post is reporting that Graham Platner has secured the Democratic nomination for Senate in Maine, positioning him to challenge Sen. Susan Collins despite past revelations.

  Politics and GovernmentDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyElectionGeneral PoliticsCongress Graham PlatnerMaineSenateDemocratic nominationSusan CollinsPolitical CampaignsThe Washington Post

• Media Monitor: Maine Democrats Face Dilemma Over Senate Candidate Platner

  9 Jun 2026 9:01 a.m. · Source: Time Magazine

  Time Magazine is reporting that Maine Democrats are grappling with their de facto Senate nominee, Graham Platner, who faces past accusations, as voters head to the polls today.

  Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyElectionState Governments Graham PlatnerMaineSenate RaceSusan CollinsPrimary ElectionPolitical ScandalTime Magazine

• Media Monitor: Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Reports on Iran, Cuba, Germany, and U.S. Politics

  21 May 2026 5:10 a.m. · Source: Wall Street Journal Editorial Board

  The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board reports on President Trump's Iran crossroads, pressure on Cuba's dictatorship, Germany's de-industrialization, and Sen. Susan Collins' voting record, alongside commentary on "woke" ideology and defense spending.

  Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyArtificial IntelligenceMiddle EastEurope Donald J TrumpIranCubaGermanySusan CollinsU.S. PoliticsDefense IndustryWall Street Journal Editorial Board

• Media Monitor: Sen. Susan Collins reveals essential tremor diagnosis

  9 May 2026 7:01 a.m. · Source: TIME Health

  TIME is reporting that Sen. Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, has revealed her diagnosis of essential tremor, a condition she has had throughout her nearly 30-year Senate career.

  HealthPolitics and GovernmentMediaMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsRepublican Party Susan CollinsEssential TremorSenateMaineNeurological DisorderDiagnosisRepublicanTIME Health

• Media Monitor: TIME Says Collins Faces Uphill Re-election Battle

  9 Jul 2025 6:02 p.m. · Source: Time - The D.C. Brief

  TIME reports that Senator Susan Collins faces a difficult re-election bid in 2026, even after voting against President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, citing disapproval numbers and potential Democratic challengers.

  Politics and GovernmentMaineFederal GovernmentState Governments Susan CollinsDonald TrumpOne Big Beautiful BillJanet Mills119th CongressU.S. SenateTime - The D.C. Brief

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