Maine Democrats criticized U.S. Sen. Susan Collins following a report revealing the FBI had examined her awareness of illegal campaign donations tied to a donor later imprisoned. The investigation raises questions about her role in handling contributions linked to potential wrongdoing. The scrutiny comes amid broader discussions about ethics and transparency in political fundraising. Details on the probe’s findings or broader implications remain unclear.


Maine Democrats on Wednesday assailed U.S. Sen. Susan Collins over a news report that the FBI investigated how much she knew about illegal campaign contributions that sent one of her donors to prison.