Susan Collins claims that our reporting about CEO Martin Kao’s bribery allegations took him at his word. That’s not true. We reviewed a trove of FBI evidence and legal records. Here’s how we independently corroborated much of Kao’s account.

Watch: We Uncovered Bribery Allegations Involving Susan Collins

In late 2024, FBI investigators had enough evidence to launch a sweeping bribery probe of politicians including Sen. Susan Collins — until Trump gutted the unit in charge. ProPublica has revealed the ...

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I know it’s a tough business, but we really need to start shunning the voiceover actors reading out bigoted GOP political ads.

Nothing but respect for my Digger. youtu.be/2HZtZ1Jzjmc?...

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William Bibbiani@williambibbiani.bsky.social · 2d ago

Nothing but respect for MY Digger

Yeah, never regretting ditching #Spotify a few years back. Screw those guys. www.avclub.com/joe-rogan-sp...

Attorneys for Christina Blasey Ford: "[Susan] Collins may claim to be a moderate, but she does not vote like one. And where Dr. Ford demonstrated tremendous courage, Sen. Collins has demonstrated that she will always place politics over principle." tinyurl.com/yb6pyx63 #MEpolitics

This is like Westworld in beta.

Schooley@schooley.bsky.social · 3d ago

Just another day in the Presidency as directed by Fellini.

"Drake Maye is going to be the next Aaron Rodgers!" (monkey paw curls)

NFL News Poster@nflnewsposter.bsky.social · 3d ago

[Lambert] Patriots QB Drake Maye reveals he is unsure if the US landed on the moon in 1969. “I don’t know about the moon .. I think I can see back in the day why we would put on the mask if we went there, but I’m not really sure 200% if we went there or not” www.boston25news.com/news/local/p...

"Have the Rolling Stones killed..."

Daniel Bellingradt@dbellingradt.bsky.social · 3d ago

Wrong answers only. My bet: thanks for all the fish.

How I arrived on BlueSky.

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Anthony Cougar MicciOH MY GOOODDD!!!!!!@anthonymiccio.bsky.social · 4d ago

How I arrived on Bluesky.

Despite her recent statements, she has, over the past year and a half — through the Trump administration's countless illegal impoundments, funding freezes and pocket rescissions — done little to actually rein the executive branch in.

Susan Collins Voted to Confirm Russ Vought. Is She Having Second Thoughts?

In recent weeks, as the Office of Management and Budget Director Russ...

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Oops. #MEpolitics

Maine Republican Paul LePage Violates Federal Financial Disclosure Law

The former governor is months late revealing his personal finances. His campaign says Congress will receive the disclosure Tuesday.

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Susan Collins vote to advance Trump's Big Beautiful Bill the day after Stephen Schwarzman sent her super PAC $2M hits pretty darn different after ProPublica's pay-to-play revelations. Does anyone doubt Schwarzman has Collins phone number? Or that they spoke before he forked over $2M? #MEpolitics

Susan Collins advanced Trump Tax Bill after receiving $2 million from private equity billionaire - Maine Beacon

As she gears up for a tough midterm race against a progressive challenger in 2026, Sen. Susan Collins is struggling to shake her reputation as a sellout to corporate interests. A new report out last w...

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🚨 BREAKING: We just learned Paul LePage has been breaking federal ethics law since May, failing to disclose his own finances. He claimed it "slipped through the cracks." Paul, you are a hypocrite. A fraud. You're the one breaking the law.

Even now Susan Collins won't say she has any regrets about confirming the MAGA Christian nationalist who had publicly vowed to ignore the law and the provisions of the Constitution that put Congress squarely in charge of spending. tinyurl.com/mu5pxyz6 #MEpolitics

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The 5 Senators—Including Maine's Susan Collins—With The Biggest Investments In Data Centers

Forbes examined financial disclosures for every sitting Senator. We found 26 Senators with at least $7 million in investments tied directly to the data center buildout, including Sheldon Whitehouse an...

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Anti-Prime Day starts…NOW! 🥳 Today through midnight on 10/7, enjoy free shipping site-wide, all while supporting local, independent bookstores.

Early voting starts today in Maine! Starting today (through Oct 29) you can vote at your local town office. If you’re already registered to vote, you don’t need to bring anything with you. If you haven’t registered to vote, just bring proof of ID and residency with you to register same day.

One night coming home from work, I parallel parked my Ford F-150 in one go in Portland, Maine’s packed streets. Two drunk dudes stood and watched the whole time and one said, “Sweet park, bro.” I may never have a truer victory.

The New York Times@nytimes.com · 5d ago

Philadelphia residents competed on Saturday in the city’s first parallel parking championship. Some of the contestants, like a city bus driver, were professionals, while others were in it for the love of the game. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/u...

Box of 45s for 10 bucks at a yard sale. Sorted, sleeved. Mostly 70s and 80s. About 250 (pulled around 50 I don’t want.) Some days, this is really all I want from life.

DHS reportedly collected data about anti-ICE protestors in Maine, uploading their photos and license plate numbers into a database. That database was built by Palantir — which may be the most dangerous corporation in America. Watch.

The Most Dangerous Corporation in America?

The AI surveillance state is real — and it's being built by Palantir.

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Another Susan Collins bribery scandal has hit the airwaves theintercept.com/2026/10/05/s...

Susan Collins’s Committee Bought Trucks the Army Didn’t Want. Then Campaign Donations Poured In.

Appropriations committee members saw an influx of campaign contributions after steering $345 million to a military contractor.

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John Oliver's comedy squad assesses the threat of an unfit Secret Service

John Oliver's comedy squad assesses the threat of an unfit Secret Service

Last Week Tonight takes aim at an underfunded, overworked agency with comic precision.

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Anatomy Of A Finale: Does Lanterns soar or sour in the end?

Anatomy Of A Finale: Does Lanterns soar or sour in the end?

HBO's Green Lantern show is over (for now), but there's still plenty in the finale to discuss and dissect.

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Lanterns pays off its mission with heroic grace

Lanterns pays off its mission with heroic grace

The Man Of Tomorrow gains a powerful ally thanks to John Stewart's decidedly human journey.

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TODAY is the last day to register to vote in several states. I urge you to double check your state's deadline, verify that you are registered, and make changes to your registration if needed. Then contact three friends or family members and have them do the same. https://whenweallvote.org/

Got to hash out the #Lanterns finale with @avclub.com all-stars @salonig.bsky.social @danettechavez.bsky.social and @erikadams.bsky.social. Come argue with us! www.avclub.com/lanterns-fin...

Anatomy Of A Finale: Does Lanterns soar or sour in the end?

Anatomy Of A Finale: Does Lanterns soar or sour in the end?

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The earlier you vote the more time you have to devote your energies to getting others to vote. The earlier you vote the sooner groups that organize can take you off their list and focus on getting iffy voters to vote. #MEpolitics

Maine Newsroom@mainenewsroom.com · 5d ago

10/5 Mainers can vote early in-person absentee starting TODAY — Monday, October 5th — by going to their town clerk's office during business hours. You can vote early in-person for any reason, and same-day voter registration is available. #maine #MEpolitics