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Trump, Epstein and corruption allegations loom over Senate debates in Maine and Georgia
Candidates traded accusations over Trump ties, Epstein records and alleged pay-to-play schemes as Republicans and Democrats fought for control of the Senate.
On Tuesday, Republican Senate candidates in Maine and Georgia sharpened attacks on Democratic opponents, centering debates on accusations of corruption and fraud as parties vie for control of the chamber.
In Maine, GOP Sen. Susan Collins emphasized independence from President Donald Trump, criticizing his Iran war approach after the conflict surpassed 60 days and opposing Canadian tariffs.
In Georgia, GOP Rep. Mike Collins attacked Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff over donations from LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, named in the Jeffrey Epstein files. Ossoff countered that Collins blocked a bill requiring records release in 30 days.
Jackson alleged Sen. Collins steered federal contracts to a Hawaii-based contractor for campaign donations. Sen. Collins cited an FBI investigation to accuse Jackson of fraud, though Jackson responded only one person here faces FBI accusations.
Republicans face increasing headwinds before Election Day with control of the chamber on the line. Democrats need to net four seats to flip the Senate, making every battleground race critical for either party's path to majority.