Susan Collins

Also known as: Maine Senator Susan Collins · Senator Susan Collins

2026-05-182026-10-25

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October 2026
24 OctJoy Online
… Republican Senator Susan Collins, who is in a tight race to keep her seat in Maine, first announced the exemptions, saying they would help her state’s agriculture industry. …
White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom
12 OctJoy Online
… The statement was signed by Republicans Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Thom Tillis and John Curtis, as well as Democrats Jeanne Shaheen, Richard Blumenthal and Ron Wyden. …
Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
September 2026
15 SeptDaily Guide
… According to the prosecutor, a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera installed in the vicinity captured the activities of Quarshie, Hammond, and one Collins, who is at large. …
Ex-Convict Jailed 8 Years
13 SeptJoy Online
… According to the prosecutor, a Closed-Circuit Television camera installed in the vicinity captured the activities of Quarshie, Hammond, and one Collins, who is at large. …
Ex-convict, student jailed for stealing and abetment
July 2026
21 JulJoy Online
… Senate Appropriations Committee chairwoman Susan Collins, a Republican, questioned Hegseth over what the impact would be if the budget needs were not met. …
Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says
14 JulJoy Online
… The inspector general’s office for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees ICE, is taking over the investigation, according to Senator Susan Collins, a Republican representing Maine. …
Colombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in Maine
9 JulJoy Online
… He said he would officially file to withdraw from the race once he’s assured his replacement in the race against Republican Susan Collins is selected in a “transparent and democratic” way. …
Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegation
June 2026
24 JunJoy Online
… Four Republican senators voted with Democrats in support of the resolution: Rand Paul, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Bill Cassidy. …
Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump’s war with Iran
May 2026
20 MayJoy Online
… Having spent more than two decades in the chamber, he has friendships that run deep. “I don’t understand it,” said Senator Susan Collins of Maine. …
Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated
18 MayJoy Online
… Of the seven Republicans who voted to convict him, only three still serve in the Senate: Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who survived a primary challenge in 2022; Susan Collins of Maine; and Bill Cassidy. …
Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president

World & Region

White House eases Canadian tariffs weeks before midterm elections

The News

The Trump administration is lifting 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods starting 30 October, including plywood sheets, paper products, machinery, and refrigeration equipment, after Republican Senator Susan Collins lobbied for the change in her tight Maine Senate race. Canada imposed countermeasures after the US imposed 50% tariffs on $20bn of Canadian goods following collapsed trade talks in August.

24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

White House eases Canadian tariffs weeks before midterm elections
The Trump administration is lifting 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods starting 30 October, including plywood sheets, paper products, machinery, and refrigeration equipment, after Republican Senator Susan Collins lobbied for the change in her tight Maine Senate race. Canada imposed countermeasures after the US imposed 50% tariffs on $20bn of Canadian goods following collapsed trade talks in August.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

Trump plans Russian diesel imports amid Iran crisis tensions
US President Trump announced plans to import 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately from Russia, with additional shipments of 500,000 tonnes in November and further volumes later, citing lower prices for Americans. The move has drawn criticism from Republican and Democratic lawmakers who believe it violates recent US sanctions legislation, and Ukrainian President Zelensky called it a gift to Putin that invests in the ongoing war.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

21-year-old ex-convict sentenced to eight years for supermarket burglary
Kingsford Quarshie, a 21-year-old ex-convict, was sentenced to eight years' hard labour by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for breaking into a supermarket and stealing items and cash of GH¢50,000. His accomplice, Joshua Hammond, a 20-year-old university student, received 12 months' imprisonment for abetment. Quarshie was previously convicted in 2023 as a juvenile for robbery.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 13 September

Ex-convict and student jailed for theft and abetment
A Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced a 21-year-old ex-convict, Kingsford Quarshie, to eight years' imprisonment in hard labour for causing unlawful damage, unlawful entry and stealing. His accomplice, 20-year-old Joshua Hammond, a student of Takoradi Technical University, received 12 months imprisonment for abetment.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

US Iran conflict costs $37.5bn so far, Hegseth tells Congress
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth told the Senate Appropriations Committee that the war with Iran has cost the US $37.5bn, an increase of nearly $8bn since May, and sought $87bn in congressional funding for his department, with $67bn destined for Middle East operations.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

ICE agent shoots Colombian national during Maine enforcement operation
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a Colombian national during an immigration enforcement operation in Biddeford, Maine, when the person attempted to flee in a vehicle. The incident occurred during monitoring of an address for someone with a final removal order, and the officer said he fired fearing for public safety.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

US Democrat suspends Senate campaign after assault allegation
Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Maine, suspended his campaign following a sexual assault accusation and pressure from party leaders to withdraw. Platner denies the allegation and says he will officially drop out only after a transparent replacement process is secured.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

US Congress approves measure urging Trump to halt Iran war
The Republican-controlled Senate approved a measure instructing President Trump to halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action, with a handful of Republicans joining Democrats in a 50-48 vote. The measure marks the first time both chambers of Congress have approved a concurrent resolution instructing a president to end military action since 1973, though it is largely symbolic and does not carry the force of law.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

Trump-backed candidate defeats Kentucky congressman Massie
Thomas Massie, a Republican congressman from Kentucky critical of Donald Trump, was defeated in the primary race on Tuesday by Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein, who is heading towards a 55% share of the vote. Massie's defeat is the latest in what the article describes as a multi-figure casualty count from Trump's retribution effort against critics within the Republican party.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator in Louisiana primary
Congresswoman Julia Letlow, backed by President Trump, defeated two-term Republican Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana's Senate primary on Saturday. Cassidy was one of seven Republicans who voted to convict Trump at his 2021 impeachment trial; Letlow will face state treasurer John Fleming in a runoff next month.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →