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The FBI anti-corruption squad was circling Susan Collins — Until Trump got in the way — Brian Schatz | ChamberLight
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SOURCE Salon via ProPublica Published Sep 23, 2026
ProPublica reports that the FBI approved a broader corruption investigation after a contractor accused Sen. Susan Collins and others of participating in a pay-to-play scheme. The article says the inquiry stalled after Trump administration changes at the FBI and Justice Department; Collins denies the allegations.
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best Host credibility · Salon 56/100 MEDIUM 13 stories · 50–61 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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People in this story 4 + 1 Senator whose office and political network are the subject of allegations of a pay-to-play arrangement involving Navatek.
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Hawaii senator whose former chief of staff is described as having become a lobbyist who worked with Navatek.
South Carolina senator whose meeting with Kao drew FBI questions; the roster lists a different role for Graham.
President whose administration’s changes to the FBI and Justice Department are reported to have halted the broader corruption inquiry.
ALSO MENTIONED Daniel Inouye, Former Hawaii senator discussed as a past source of federal funding for Navatek.
South Carolina senator whose meeting with Kao drew FBI questions; the roster lists a different role for Graham.
President whose administration’s changes to the FBI and Justice Department are reported to have halted the broader corruption inquiry.
ALSO MENTIONED Daniel Inouye, Former Hawaii senator discussed as a past source of federal funding for Navatek.
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