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The Latest Breaking News from Susan Collins

Hill added $100 billion-plus since 2022 on unrequested weapons - Roll Call

Appropriators have proposed a total of $52.2 billion for 1,403 “program increases” to the Pentagon’s weapons budget request for fiscal 2026

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Republicans already trying to undo Donald Trump’s will as reality of his version of America sinks in

At least, it isn't too late to fix what he ruined.

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Maine Democrats tout ‘outsider’ approach to unseating Collins - Roll Call

As Maine Gov. Janet Mills weighs a challenge to GOP Sen. Susan Collins, three Democratic newcomers have drawn attention for their campaigns.

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White House rescission strategy worries some GOP appropriators - Roll Call

Key House GOP appropriators are raising concern about the White House’s use of an untested budgetary tool to end some foreign aid funds.

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White House ‘anomalies’ list kick-starts stopgap funding talks - Roll Call

The Trump administration sends Congress a list of additions it would like in a continuing resolution funding the government after Sept. 30.

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US asks Supreme Court to allow halt on some foreign aid spending - Roll Call

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow the government to not make about $4 billion in foreign aid payments.

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Bernie Sanders breaks with Democrats and endorses popular oyster farmer running against Susan Collins

A surging grassroots campaign has already formed behind Graham Platner, known online as ‘the oysterman,’ who is attempting to oust beleaguered Republican Susan Collins

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Joni Ernst’s rumored decision not to run upends the 2026 midterms and may create a whole new Senate map for Democrats

ANALYSIS: Democrats may have a clear path to winning a 50-50 Senate and could even win a majority -- if a wave of momentum is on their side, writes John Bowden

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Trump administration faces rare bipartisan pushback for firing CDC director

Susan Monarez was reportedly fired by Robert F Kennedy Jr but her lawyers say only Trump himself can remove her

The Guardian - US

‘We’d like you to listen!’: Susan Collins savagely heckled at ribbon-cutting ceremony

Maybe side with the people.

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This Maine oysterman thinks Democrats are doing ‘jack’ about fascism. So he’s running for US Senate

Graham Platner’s viral X post and unusual campaign launch video are bringing attention to his effort to unseat Susan Collins

The Guardian - US

Stocks Rally Sharply on Dovish Fed Chair Powell

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up by +1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +1.89%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +1.54%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) rose +1.52%, and September...

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Dollar Sinks as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Increase

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.90%. The dollar retreated from a 1.5-week high on Friday and sank to a 3.5-week low on dovish comments from Fed Chair Powell, who said downside risks to employment are rising and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting monetary...

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Stocks Soar as Fed Chair Powell Signals Lower Interest Rates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +1.62%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +1.93%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +1.81%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +1.58%, and September...

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Dollar Tumbles and Gold Jumps as Powell Opens Door to Fed Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.57%. The dollar fell from a 1.5-week high today and turned lower on dovish comments from Fed Chair Powell, who said downside risks to employment are rising and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting monetary policy. Falling T-note yields...

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Stocks Higher Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Comments

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.20%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.40%, and September...

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Budget maneuvers expected to reduce NIH funding opportunities - Roll Call

NIH will be able to fund fewer research grants in fiscal 2026, even if Congress provides more funding, due to administration budget maneuvers.

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The Independent UK

Democrats just got their dream candidate in North Carolina. Here are four other Senate seats likely to flip

NEWS ANALYSIS: Can anyone step up in Maine against Susan Collins? A blood feud risks Republicans losing Texas and Michigan’s Senate race becomes a referendum on Gaza, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Trump eats his own: President appears to relish flaying Republican senators in the public square amid Epstein pressure

NEWS ANALYSIS: However, recent propensity to bash his fellow Republicans might send them heading for the exits ... and handing their seats to Democrats, Eric Garcia writes

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First three fiscal 2026 appropriations bills pass Senate - Roll Call

The Senate passed its first fiscal 2026 spending bills, making up for lost time in the long-delayed process before preparing to leave town.

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At the Races: A summer of decisions - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including retirements and new campaign launches.

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Jared Golden’s first job on the Hill? Working for Susan Collins - Roll Call

The Marine Corps veteran is serving his fourth term as a Democrat. But he started out as a staffer for Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

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14 Republican senators break ranks to sound alarm on Trump’s dangerous scheme that could put Americans at risk

GOP senators raise alarms over Trump’s actions.

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Three Toss-up races headline new Senate ratings for 2026 - Roll Call

The universe of competitive Senate races remains small after new ratings by Inside Elections, and that's good news for Republicans.

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