The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/susan-collins/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:33:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Susan Collins | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/susan-collins/ 32 32 Anti-Israel candidate who long had a Nazi tattoo wins Democratic Senate primary in Maine https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-looms-large-as-maine-votes-in-graham-platners-us-senate-primary/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:21:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839947 Top Democrats in pickle over what extent to back Graham Platner, who has been accused of antisemitism for his claims about AIPAC control and faces allegations of misconduct toward women

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]]> Anti-Israel US Senate candidate draws support despite Nazi tattoo, allegations of abuse https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-us-senate-candidate-draws-support-despite-nazi-tattoo-abuse-allegations/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:18:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838562 Graham Platner, who is expected to win Tuesday's Democratic primary in Maine, has called accusations of past violence against women untrue; latest claims deepen some Democrats’ concern

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]]> US acting AG doesn’t rule out Trump payouts to Capitol rioters who assaulted police https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-acting-ag-doesnt-rule-out-trump-payouts-to-capitol-rioters-who-assaulted-police/ Wed, 20 May 2026 06:35:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827154 Todd Blanche, leading US Justice Department after Pam Bondi's firing, defends $1.8bn fund for victims of federal 'lawfare,' as angry Democrats invoke January 6, 2021 attack

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]]> With GOP rebels’ help, Senate advances measure to curb Trump’s Iran war powers for 1st time https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senate-advances-measure-curbing-trumps-iran-war-powers-nearly-along-party-lines/ Wed, 20 May 2026 04:59:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827125 Fresh off primary loss to Trump-backed opponent, Bill Cassidy joins 3 Republicans in backing Democrat-pushed resolution forcing a vote on whether to allow continued US strikes on Iran

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]]> Hegseth faces new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more https://www.timesofisrael.com/hegseth-faces-new-round-of-questioning-from-congress-on-the-iran-war-and-more/ Tue, 12 May 2026 11:27:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821766 US secretary of defense and military chief Caine expected to outline $1.5 trillion proposed defense budget and stress need for more drones, warships, and missile defense systems

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]]> Anti-Israel oysterman in Maine poised to become Democratic nominee for US Senate https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-oysterman-in-maine-poised-to-become-democratic-nominee-for-us-senate/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:20:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814126 State's governor ends campaign after negative ads failed to derail Graham Platner despite his Nazi tattoo, history of derogatory comments online

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]]> Senate passes $9b in spending cuts, including Trump requests for foreign aid slashes https://www.timesofisrael.com/senate-passes-9b-in-spending-cuts-including-trump-requests-for-foreign-aid-slashes/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:27:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3600035 Some Republicans are nevertheless concerned about opaque nature of cutbacks that will reduce cash for public broadcasting and food aid programs abroad

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]]> US Senate confirms Trump’s defense secretary nominee Hegseth after tie-breaking vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senate-confirms-trumps-defense-secretary-nominee-after-tie-breaking-vote/ Sat, 25 Jan 2025 06:18:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3467322 Vance casts deciding vote after three Republicans oppose the US Army veteran and former Fox News host accused of heavy drinking and abusing his ex-wife

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]]> US Senate advances Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Pentagon chief, despite allegations https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senate-advances-pete-hegseths-nomination-as-pentagon-chief-despite-allegations/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:10:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3466592 GOP senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins break with their party to oppose candidacy of Fox News host, who is accused of sexual assault and alcoholism, for defense secretary

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]]> Maine bars Trump from state’s presidential primary ballot over Jan 6 ‘insurrection’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/maine-bars-trump-from-states-presidential-primary-ballot-over-jan-6-insurrection/ Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:52:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3189134 Ex-US president's campaign team says will appeal decision; US Supreme Court set to decide if he can be barred by states under Civil War-era provision

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]]> Democrats seek fast confirmation of new US Supreme Court seat, taking cue from GOP https://www.timesofisrael.com/democrats-seek-fast-confirmation-of-new-us-supreme-court-seat-taking-cue-from-gop/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:23:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2691272 Majority Leader Schumer, Judiciary Committee Chairman Durbin plan to move fast when Biden makes his pick - whom he's said will be a Black woman - even before Justice Breyer retires

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]]> Republican senator says US election winner should pick Ginsburg successor https://www.timesofisrael.com/republican-senator-says-us-election-winner-should-pick-ginsburg-successor/ Sat, 19 Sep 2020 22:58:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2392034 Susan Collins becomes first GOP member of the US Senate to call for decision on Supreme Court nominee to be put off until after November 3

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]]> Trump trial could end soon, as chance of more witnesses slips away https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-trial-could-end-soon-as-chance-of-more-witnesses-slips-away/ Fri, 31 Jan 2020 07:07:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2232071 Key Republican senator opposes fresh testimony; defense attorney Dershowitz causes controversy by suggesting president is immune if he believes he acted in national interest

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]]> Democrats say war powers measure has majority support in US Senate https://www.timesofisrael.com/democrats-say-war-powers-measure-has-majority-support-in-us-senate/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 05:34:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2221209 Senator Tim Kaine says 4 Republicans are willing to back bill requiring Trump to seek authority from Congress if military hostilities with Iran last more than 30 days

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]]> Democrats say they have the Senate votes to rein in Trump on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/democrats-say-they-have-the-senate-votes-to-rein-in-trump-on-iran/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 22:43:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2221080 Nonbinding statement affirming Congress role in declaring war passed the House last week; Republican leader McConnell urges Democrats not to 'screw up' US deterrence in Mideast

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