How a ‘bombshell’ report on Susan Collins washed over Maine politics

“A report about an investigation into alleged donations put fresh scrutiny on Collins, whose team denies wrongdoing.”

“Collins faces corruption allegations following a report about donations and contracts, which her office calls false.”

“ProPublica reported allegations tying Collins to Navatek contracts and campaign contributions, which her staff disputed.”

“Collins is at the center of allegations linking Navatek contracts to payments to her super PAC, which her aide and the FBI deny.”

“ProPublica reports allegations of a pay-to-play arrangement involving Collins and Navatek, which her office denies.”

“ProPublica’s reporting challenges Collins’ account of an FBI inquiry into claims involving Navatek and her political orbit.”

“ProPublica reports allegations linking Navatek contracts and campaign donations; Collins’ office denies bribery and pay-to-play.”

“ProPublica reports that a contractor alleged donations were tied to federal funding sought for his company; Collins’ office denies bribery and pay-to-play allegations.”