Susan Collins

Susan Collins is a Republican Senator from Maine who has been involved in several recent news stories. She chairs the Senate appropriations committee with jurisdiction over the Pentagon's budget, making her relevant to defense and foreign policy issues. Recently, she mentioned that ICE had ended its immigration enforcement surge in Maine after a conversation with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Collins also opposed censure of fellow Senator Mark Kelly by Pentagon secretary Pete Hegseth, citing it as wrong. Additionally, she was involved in the US Senate's debate on a war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Trump's use of military force in Venezuela. Her involvement in these events highlights her role in shaping national policy and her relevance to current political issues.